Burry Port Lifeboat Station

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kkeps @ 2010-12-21 20:18:10

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Description:

Burry Port Lifeboat Station (near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales) first opened in 1887, with all funds coming from a legacy left by Mr and Mrs Barclay. The station was moved to Burry Port, due to the original lifeboat based at Llanelli being deemed too far away to be helpful; and the previous station based in Pembrey put at risk due to storms.

The station was closed for over half a decade between 1914 and 1973 as it was deemed un-needed by the RNLI.

The station currently operates a D class lifeboat named The Young Watsons.

More Info:

en.wikipedia.org

Location:

Burry Port, United Kingdom (GB)
@ 51.67939700, -4.24861900

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