While the RNLI celebrates its bicentenary, the first lifeboats in Dublin Bay date back to the early 19th century and were run by the Port Corporation.
This is the subject of a talk by maritime historian and researcher Cormac Lowth at lunchtime on Tuesday, March 12th, at the National Maritime Museum, Dun Laoghaire.
Lowth, whose lecture is hosted by the Maritime Institute of Ireland, will talk about the many rescues and some tragedies which also occurred during that time. He will also recall the amalgamation of that service with the RNLI in 1862.
He has rare and interesting photographs, and details of the boats and the courageous people who manned them.
“A History of Lifeboats in Dublin Bay”, an illustrated lecture by Cormac Lowth, takes place in the Maritime Museum, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire on March 12th at 1.30pm. He advises people to come early to be sure of a seat.