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| On 24 December 1878, the ] ''Princess Royal'' was driven ashore and wrecked at ] near Crosshaven. Gunner Henry Stevens of the 10th Brigade, Royal Artillery, swam out twice in an attempt to rescue the crew. He was awarded the ].<ref name=LM261278>{{Cite news |title=Summary |newspaper=Liverpool Mercury |location=Liverpool |date=26 December 1878 |issue=9657 }}</ref><ref name=FJ070279>{{Cite news |title=The Lifeboat Institution |newspaper=Freeman's Journal |location=Dublin |date=7 February 1879 |issue= }}</ref><ref name="Lifeboat Gallantry">{{cite book |last1=Cox |first1=Barry |title=Lifeboat Gallantry |page=165 |date=1998 |publisher=Spink & Son Ltd |isbn=0907605893}}</ref> | On 24 December 1878, the ] ''Princess Royal'' was driven ashore and wrecked at ] near Crosshaven. Gunner Henry Stevens of the 10th Brigade, Royal Artillery, swam out twice in an attempt to rescue the crew. He was awarded the ].<ref name=LM261278>{{Cite news |title=Summary |newspaper=Liverpool Mercury |location=Liverpool |date=26 December 1878 |issue=9657 }}</ref><ref name=FJ070279>{{Cite news |title=The Lifeboat Institution |newspaper=Freeman's Journal |location=Dublin |date=7 February 1879 |issue= }}</ref><ref name="Lifeboat Gallantry">{{cite book |last1=Cox |first1=Barry |title=Lifeboat Gallantry |page=165 |date=1998 |publisher=Spink & Son Ltd |isbn=0907605893}}</ref> | ||
| In May 1998, the RNLI was approached by a delgation from the ], with a view to a lifeboat once again being placed at Cork Harbour, a natural harbour covering approximately {{cvt|181|sqkm|sqmi}}. An RNLI coastal review had already highlighted that the area was in need of improved lifeboat cover. A suitable site at Crosshaven was identified, with sufficient local population to provide a crew. After much hard work and preparation, a station was established, comprising a portakabin and containers, and a {{Lbc|B|Atlantic 21}} Inshore lifeboat from the relief fleet, ''John Batstone'' (B-575), originally stationed at {{Lbs|Peel}} in the ], arrived on station on 3 April 2000, to start the 12-month evaluation period.<ref name="Bothers">{{cite news |title=Cork Coasts: Crosshaven RNLI in the spotlight - ' |
In May 1998, the RNLI was approached by a delgation from the ], with a view to a lifeboat once again being placed at Cork Harbour, a natural harbour covering approximately {{cvt|181|sqkm|sqmi}}. An RNLI coastal review had already highlighted that the area was in need of improved lifeboat cover. A suitable site at Crosshaven was identified, with sufficient local population to provide a crew. After much hard work and preparation, a station was established, comprising a portakabin and containers, and a {{Lbc|B|Atlantic 21}} Inshore lifeboat from the relief fleet, ''John Batstone'' (B-575), originally stationed at {{Lbs|Peel}} in the ], arrived on station on 3 April 2000, to start the 12-month evaluation period.<ref name="Bothers">{{cite news |title=Cork Coasts: Crosshaven RNLI in the spotlight - 'We're a team, a band of brothers' |url=https://www.echolive.ie/corklives/arid-41414185.html |access-date=16 December 2024 |publisher=echolive.ie |date=12 June 2024}}</ref><ref name="New Kids">{{cite journal |title=New kids on the block |journal=The Lifeboat |date=Autumn 2001 |volume=58 |issue=557 |pages=32–33 |url=https://lifeboatmagazinearchive.rnli.org/volume/58/557/feature-new-kids-on-the-block |access-date=16 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| An intense period of training began, with familiarisation trips to {{Lbs|Youghal}}, two groups sent for training at the Inshore Lifeboat Center at ] on the ], and the RNLI mobile training unit taken to Crosshaven.<ref name="New Kids"/> | An intense period of training began, with familiarisation trips to {{Lbs|Youghal}}, two groups sent for training at the Inshore Lifeboat Center at ] on the ], and the RNLI mobile training unit taken to Crosshaven.<ref name="New Kids"/> | ||
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| For his skill and leadership shown during the rescue of a surfer on the evening of 27 October 2005, Helm Aiden O’Connor was accorded "The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum" in 2006.<ref name="Crosshaven RNLI"/> | For his skill and leadership shown during the rescue of a surfer on the evening of 27 October 2005, Helm Aiden O’Connor was accorded "The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum" in 2006.<ref name="Crosshaven RNLI"/> | ||
| ''Miss Betty'' (B-782) was withdrawn to the relief fleet in June 2016. In her place, the station received a brand new larger and more powerful {{Lbc|B|Atlantic 85}}. At a naming ceremony on 11 September 2016, the lifeboat was named ''John and Janet'' (B-892). Between arriving on station |
''Miss Betty'' (B-782) was withdrawn to the relief fleet in June 2016. In her place, the station received a brand new larger and more powerful {{Lbc|B|Atlantic 85}}. At a naming ceremony on 11 September 2016, the lifeboat was named ''John and Janet'' (B-892). Between arriving on station, and the naming ceremony, the lifeboat had been launched 17 times and rescued 34 people.<ref name="B-892">{{cite news |last1=Hall |first1=Thomas |title=Crosshaven RNLI New Inshore Lifeboat To Be Named 'John and Janet' |url=https://afloat.ie/safety/lifeboats/item/33592-crosshaven-rnli-new-inshore-lifeboat-to-be-named-john-and-janet |access-date=16 December 2024 |publisher=Afloat.ie |date=2 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
| == Station honours == | == Station honours == | ||
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RNLI lifeboat station in County Cork, Ireland
| Crosshaven Lifeboat Station | |
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 Hugh Coveney Pier, Crosshaven, County Cork | |
  Crosshaven, County Cork | |
| General information | |
| Type | RNLI Lifeboat Station |
| Location | Hugh Coveney Pier |
| Address | Pier Road |
| Town or city | Crosshaven, County Cork, |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°48′16.3″N 8°17′52.9″W / 51.804528°N 8.298028°W / 51.804528; -8.298028 |
| Opened | 29 June 2000 |
| Owner | Royal National Lifeboat Institution |
| Website | |
| Crosshaven RNLI Lifeboat Station | |
Crosshaven Lifeboat Station is located at Hugh Coveney Pier on Pier Road, in Crosshaven, a village in County Cork, at the mouth of the River Owenabue, overlooking lower Cork Harbour, on the south coast of Ireland
The Inshore lifeboat station at Crosshaven was established in 2000 by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
The station currently operates the B-class (Atlantic 85) Inshore lifeboat, John and Janet (B-892), on station since 2016.
History
In 1866, the RNLI had established a lifeboat station at Queenstown, today know as Cobh, at the top end of Cork Harbour. The station operated a 'pulling and sailing' (P&S) lifeboat, one with oars and sails, up to its closure in 1920.
On 24 December 1878, the brigantine Princess Royal was driven ashore and wrecked at Camden Fort near Crosshaven. Gunner Henry Stevens of the 10th Brigade, Royal Artillery, swam out twice in an attempt to rescue the crew. He was awarded the RNLI Silver Medal.
In May 1998, the RNLI was approached by a delgation from the Royal Cork Yacht Club, with a view to a lifeboat once again being placed at Cork Harbour, a natural harbour covering approximately 181 km (70 sq mi). An RNLI coastal review had already highlighted that the area was in need of improved lifeboat cover. A suitable site at Crosshaven was identified, with sufficient local population to provide a crew. After much hard work and preparation, a station was established, comprising a portakabin and containers, and a B-class (Atlantic 21) Inshore lifeboat from the relief fleet, John Batstone (B-575), originally stationed at Peel in the Isle of Man, arrived on station on 3 April 2000, to start the 12-month evaluation period.
An intense period of training began, with familiarisation trips to Youghal, two groups sent for training at the Inshore Lifeboat Center at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and the RNLI mobile training unit taken to Crosshaven.
During the training period, one of the more unusual calls the station would receive, was to a dead Orca (Killer Whale) - twice. The orca, which had been living with its family in the harbour for a few weeks, was retrieved to a local boatyard for a postmortem. It was later disposed of at sea, only for it to wash up on a beach three days. The lifeboat crew were once again requested to retrieve it, this time to a more accessible beach, for the local authority to dispose of permanently.
At 18:30 on 29 June 2000, the lifeboat was declared operational. Less than 5 minutes later, the lifeboat was already on service, called to a dinghy in difficulties with three people aboard. They had been on a fundraising event, to raise money for the RNLI.
By the end of July 2001, the lifeboat had been launched 43 times. The station was declared permanent, and construction of a station building began. As well as housing for the lifeboat, which would be launched with the aid of a Schat davit into the harbour off the quay, the station would have an office, training room, and workshop and kit storage. On 27 June 2002, the new permanent B-class (Atlantic 75) lifeboat arrived on station.
At a dual ceremony on 19 October 2002, the 42nd lifeboat station in Ireland was officially declared open. On the same day, the naming ceremony of the new lifeboat took place. The lifeboat was funded by Mr Clayton Love, son of Irish businessman and former RNLI deputy chairman Mr Clayton Love Jnr, who requested it to be named Miss Betty (B-782) after his father's first wife. The naming was carried out by Emma Love and Rachael Cronin, grandchildren of Clayton and Betty.
For his skill and leadership shown during the rescue of a surfer on the evening of 27 October 2005, Helm Aiden O’Connor was accorded "The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum" in 2006.
Miss Betty (B-782) was withdrawn to the relief fleet in June 2016. In her place, the station received a brand new larger and more powerful B-class (Atlantic 85). At a naming ceremony on 11 September 2016, the lifeboat was named John and Janet (B-892). Between arriving on station, and the naming ceremony, the lifeboat had been launched 17 times and rescued 34 people.
Station honours
The following are awards made at Crosshaven.
- Henry Stevens, Gunner, 10th Brigade, RA - 1879
- The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum
- Aiden O’Connor, Helm - 2006
Crosshaven lifeboats
| Op. No. | Name | In service | Class | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-575 | John Batstone | 2000–2002 | B-class (Atlantic 21) | |
| B-718 | Rotaract I | 2002 | B-class (Atlantic 21) | |
| B-782 | Miss Betty | 2002–2016 | B-class (Atlantic 75) | |
| B-892 | John and Janet | 2016– | B-class (Atlantic 85) |
- Op. No. is the RNLI's Operational Number of the boat carried on the hull.
See also
References
- ^ "Crosshaven's station history". Crosshaven Lifeboat Station. RNLI. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Leonard, Richie; Denton, Tony (2024). Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2024. Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society. pp. 4–132.
- "Summary". Liverpool Mercury. No. 9657. Liverpool. 26 December 1878.
- "The Lifeboat Institution". Freeman's Journal. Dublin. 7 February 1879.
- ^ Cox, Barry (1998). Lifeboat Gallantry. Spink & Son Ltd. p. 165. ISBN 0907605893.
- "Cork Coasts: Crosshaven RNLI in the spotlight - 'We're a team, a band of brothers'". echolive.ie. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "New kids on the block". The Lifeboat. 58 (557): 32–33. Autumn 2001. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Miss Betty arrives at Crosshaven" (PDF). The Lifeboat. 59 (563): 25. Spring 2003. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- Hall, Thomas (2 September 2016). "Crosshaven RNLI New Inshore Lifeboat To Be Named 'John and Janet'". Afloat.ie. Retrieved 16 December 2024.