Name Janet Hoyle

The JANET HOYLE (ON 604) is an early example of the Liverpool class of a Sailing and Pulling lifeboat. Built in 1909, she was stationed at Ayr from 1910 until 1932 when the station closed. She was sold out of service in 1933 .

The Walton & Frinton lifeboat was launched on 9 July 2009 to assist the historic lifeboat which had sent a Mayday call reporting they were leaking badly near the entrance to the River Crouch. A tow was attached and pumping was required all the way to Brightlingsea where JANET HOYLE was beached. 

The Thames Ironworks Heritage Trust acquired the vessel in June 2013 for restoration for future display at West Ham.  When they, she was broken up at Underhill Boatyard, Brightlingsea 6.12.2016