“The possibility of death was with them all the time. They accepted without question that this life was a hazard. They knew every time the boat was launched they were in danger. They were ready to answer the call from those in peril on the sea.” Rev Cant
Full time mechanic Andrew Gibson and volunteer mechanic John Scott of Kirkwall RNLI have both successfully completed their training.
“Stronsay has twice had the privilege of being a Lifeboat Station for the North Isles of Orkney and played host to lifeboats of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.”
Crew members, past and present, joined in the celebrations Image Credit: RNLI/Charlotte Derra
It was on a dreadful night in 1969 that the Longhope lifeboat was launched to go to the aid of the Liberian vessel ‘Irene’ . All eight of the lifeboat crew were lost.
It was on a dreadful night in 1969 that the Longhope lifeboat was launched to go to the aid of the Liberian vessel ‘Irene’ . All eight of the lifeboat crew were lost.
Kirkwall’s former Clyde Class lifeboat “Grace Patterson Ritchie”.
March 17th 2019 will mark 50 years since the Longhope Lifeboat Tragedy.
March 17th 2019 will mark 50 years since the Longhope Lifeboat Tragedy.
It’s a fabulous easy walk where you can take your time.
