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.
Historic Lifeboat Prints Raising Funds For The RNLI
Kirkwall’s former Clyde Class lifeboat “Grace Patterson Ritchie”.
Best Wishes to the People of Hoy Today
March 17th 2019 will mark 50 years since the Longhope Lifeboat Tragedy.
Longhope Lifeboat Museum Appeal
March 17th 2019 will mark 50 years since the Longhope Lifeboat Tragedy.
Stromness Walks
It’s a fabulous easy walk where you can take your time.