Newlyn Lifeboat
Penlee History1803 The forerunner of Penlee lifeboat station was a lifeboat stationed at Penzance.
1812 The first lifeboat was sold, having never been used.
1828 The station lapsed until 1851.
1908 A lifeboat station opened at Newlyn.
1913 The lifeboat was transferred from Newlyn to Penlee. The RNLI established a station at Penlee and a new boathouse and roller slipway were built at Penlee Point.
In the years before the RNLI established a station at Penlee many courageous rescues were carried out. Two Gold Medals and 26 Silver Medals were awarded for rescues to the many wrecks during the storms and for ‘long and gallant services in saving life from shipwreck.’
Details taken from rnli.org.uk, used with permission. The RNLI is the charity that provides a 24-hour lifesaving service around the UK and Republic of Ireland. Please visit the site for more information.
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