Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Donaghadee Lifeboat Station
In or near Seahill.
Donaghadee Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Donaghadee Lifeboat Station is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Donaghadee Lifeboat Station is located at the Parade, in Donaghadee, a harbour town approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of Belfast, on the east coast of County Down, Northern Ireland A lifeboat was first stationed at Donaghadee in 1910 by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The station currently operates the All-weather Trent-class lifeboat, 14-21 MacQuarie (ON 1225), on station since 2023.
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Background
History
In 1907, the RNLI received the considerable bequest of £7571-18s-7d, the legacy of the late Mrs A. W. Clarke Hall, who specified a lifeboat was to be provided for the north coast of Ireland, and to be named William and Laura. It was decided to place the lifeboat at Donaghadee. At a time when most lifeboat stations were still operating 'Pulling and Sailing' (P&S) lifeboats, ones with oars and sails, with one still in operation at up to 1957, Donaghadee's first lifeboat would be one of the earliest motor-powered lifeboats. A 43-foot Watson-class lifeboat was constructed by Thames Ironworks of Blackwall, London, with a 40-hp 'Blake' engine. Departing Harwich on 1 July 1910 under her own power,…
Description
It is not uncommon for many generations of the same family to be involved with the town's lifeboat. In the case of Donaghadee, it is the Nelson family. At least four, William, Samuel, Hugh and Alex, have served as Coxswain, with two of the four awarded medals for gallantry. In the search for survivors from the Princess Victoria, at least six members of the family were out at some time, if not all together. In 2021, Mark Nelson received the 20-year long service award.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6433, -5.5320
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT21 0HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Established
- 1910
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction — 6.1 km
- Official site
- rnli.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q108283758 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Donaghadee Lifeboat Station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donaghadee Lifeboat Station?
- Donaghadee Lifeboat Station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT21 0HG).
- What is Donaghadee Lifeboat Station?
- Donaghadee Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Donaghadee Lifeboat Station?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT21 0HG.
- When was Donaghadee Lifeboat Station built?
- Built or established in 1910.
- Who owns Donaghadee Lifeboat Station?
- Donaghadee Lifeboat Station is owned by border|23px Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
- Is Donaghadee Lifeboat Station free to visit?
- Yes, Donaghadee Lifeboat Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donaghadee Lifeboat Station?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT21 0HG.