Preserving Maritime Legacy: The Journey of RNLB Dunleary Restoration
Exciting developments have been underway onboard the ex RNLB Dunleary over the past few weeks!
A Brief History of Dún Laoghaire Lifeboat Station
A Brief History of Dún Laoghaire Lifeboat Station The story of organised lifesaving in Dún Laoghaire stretches back more than two centuries. From humble beginnings at Sandycove to the modern all-weather Trent class lifeboat, the station has borne witness to courage, tragedy, and extraordinary service. Early Years 1803 – The first lifeboat for the area […]
The Service History of RNLB Dunleary (ON 658)
The Service History of RNLB Dunleary (ON 658) The RNLB Dunleary was a 45ft Watson-class motor lifeboat, built in 1919 by S.E. Saunders at Cowes. She was funded by the Civil Service, Post Office and British Telecom Lifeboat Fund, at a cost of £8,000. To accommodate her, the boathouse and slipway at Kingstown (now Dún […]
The Origins of the Dunleary Lifeboat Project
In the spring of 2017, an article in Classic Wooden Boat magazine brought the fate of the former RNLB Dunleary to light. She lay in Amble, Northumberland, in a deteriorating condition. Her long-time owner, Jack Belfield, who had cherished her and worked her as a fishing vessel, had passed away. With the closure of […]