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Name: Dunleary

Certificate number: 1954

Status:

Registered

Function:

Service Vessel

Sub Functional Area:

Lifeboat

Type:

Location:

Warkworth Harbour Commissoners Amble Harbour, Northumberland, England

Current use:

Up for Sale

  • Length Overall:

    13.72 metres (45.00 feet)

  • Gross Tonnage:

    16.00

  • Draught:

    1.10 metres (3.60 feet)

  • Maximum Breadth:

    3.84 metres (12.60 feet)
Dunleary - Dunleary out the water - port side

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History

DUNLEARY was the first motor lifeboat provided by the civil service fund and has an excellent wartime rescue history. She was built in 1919 and was named by the Countess of Fingall in honour of her launching place.

She remained stationed in Dun Loaghaire, Ireland, until 1939 and made a total of 81 launches, saving 85 lives. Her war service was at Lytham and in those years alone she made 34 launches, rescuing 28 people.

She was sold out of service to the Port Authority Doctor at Sunderland and converted to a motor sailor by Lambies Boatbuilders. DUNLEARY was bought by her present owners in 1970, much in need of a thorough overhaul of her cabin superstructure. The hull was in good condition, but a new trawler-style wheelhouse has since been built and fitted.

These brief histories are compiled from details supplied by vessel owners and enthusiasts and from various reference works. National Historic Ships would be grateful for any corrections of facts or additional information for inclusion. Please contact ron.ellis@nationalhistoricships.org.uk

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