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drifted closer to Daunt rock. When she was 60 yards from the rock, as darkness approached, the Coxswain decided the only option was to try to get alongside and for the crew to jump for the lifeboat. He knew the dangers. On the first attempt, one man got on board, on the second attempt no one jumped;
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On 10 February 1936 a south-eastern gale, with rain and snow, developed into a hurricane. Mountainous waves were crashing over the pier and breakwater transforming the harbour into a seething cauldron, the spray was flying over the lantern of the 196-foot-high (60 m) lighthouse; "stones, some a
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was awarded to Coxswain Patrick Sliney, Silver Medals to Second Coxswain John Lane Walsh and Motor Mechanic Thomas Sliney, and Bronze Medals to Crew Members Michael Coffey Walsh, John Shea Sliney, William Sliney and Thomas Walsh. This rescue became famous, and was depicted by marine artists. and
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was a reserve lifeboat from 1959 until 1969 when she was sold to the Limerick Harbour Commissioners, where she served as a harbour pilot launch until the mid-1980s. An organisation called the "Irish Nautical Trust" announced plans to establish a floating museum in
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was wrecked in Ballycotton Bay. Her master, the only survivor, lashed himself to a rock. There he remained for seven hours. In spite of the danger, a local man, Dennis Cronen rowed out and rescued him and then sheltered him in his cottage for four days.
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a third time, and five men were safe. The lifeboat went in a fourth and fifth time, but no more were able to make it. Two men were still on board, clinging to the rails, too exhausted to jump. On the sixth attempt, as the
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from 1930 to 1959. Ballycotton is on Ireland's southern coast, a trade route to the Americas. There are many dangerous rocks and shallows with on-shore prevailing winds. Ballycotton has a long tradition of life-saving.
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returned to Daunt rock. The sea was just as stormy. It was now enveloped by a thick fog, and it was impossible to effect a rescue. The lifeboat remained in the storm all day and all night. The
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have been awarded to Ballycotton lifeboatmen; two gold, seven silver, and eight bronze. Since March 1998, Ballycotton has been served by Trent Class lifeboat
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stood by. The Lifeboat crew had been all day without food. They ate, slept for three hours and received a change of clothing. Early next morning (Wednesday)
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was in difficulties. This rescue took 30 hours. They managed to bring the ship to safety in Cobh. One silver and two bronze medals were awarded.
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to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the RNLI, a portrait of this rescue was chosen. The design of the stamp was based on the painting by
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ton in weight, were being torn from the quay and flung about like sugar lumps". At 8 am next morning an SOS was received: the LV
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Coxswain Patsy Sliney retired in 1950, he had taken part in the rescue of 114 lives and was awarded Gold, Silver and bronze medals.
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had been away for 79 hours. The crew had only three hours sleep during the 63-hour rescue (from leaving Ballycotton to disembarking
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came alongside, the two were seized by the lifeboat crew and dragged aboard. (This moment was depicted on an Irish postage stamp)
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were all powered by oars and sail. As ships became larger the need for a motorised craft was realised. On 12 December 1928, the
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vanished. The wreck was not found until a month later, on 5 November 1896. The remains of the crew were never located. In
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was not at Daunt rock, she was riding at anchor a quarter-mile away. Other ships arrived, but dared not approach the
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rescue on 11 February 1936. After her withdrawal from service she lay for some years in a backwater of Dublin's
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did not launch that as little could be done in the weather conditions so close to the shore. The crew of the
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On 30 January 1941, there was a strong wind, thick fog and drifting mines. The eight-man crew of the SS
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would be more fortunate. She would save many lives, including the famous rescue of the Daunt Lightship.
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The need for a purpose-built lifeboat was evident. The boat was delivered in time for the visit of the
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They then went to Cobh and disembarked the rescued at 11 pm and then returned to Ballycotton.
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Daunt Rock has always been a hazard to shipping. The first lightship was stationed there by the
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to Ballycotton by April 2014 where, after restoration work, she was put on display.
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they remain at their post, as a ghost ship, appearing to warn of impending danger.
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had 41 rescues, or "shouts", and saved 122 lives. She performed the notable Daunt
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of Liverpool were rescued just as she was sinking. A bronze medal was awarded.
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lay for some years in Hanover Dock, a backwater of Grand Canal Dock, beside
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crew at Cobh), they all suffered from colds, saltwater burns and hunger.
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Some rescues involved the Cliff Rescue Team. On 1 February 1947, the
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took up this duty. There was a severe gale on 8 October 1896 and the
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2 x six-cylinder 60hp Weybury C.6 petrol engines running at 1,200 rpm
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was being tossed around by the waves and was risk to other ships.
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in such conditions. Although heavy and built for endurance, the
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was driven onto rocks below cliffs, west of Ballyshane. The
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went to Cobh at 7 am to refuel, and promptly returned.
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was named on 7 July 1930 by Mrs. Louisa Cosgrave, wife of
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of the rescue of the crew of the Daunt Lightship by the
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were difficult. There was a serious risk from drifting
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had many other rescues to her credit. The years of the
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retired and on 16 September 1959 and was replaced by
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commemorated on an Irish postage stamp issued in 1974
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On 21 December 1825, the vessel 2300:wrecks and rescues in the United Kingdom 759: 1752: 1750: 1748: 1746: 1686:"RNLI - Ballycotton lighthouse history" 1639: 652:were rescued by the Cliff Rescue Team. 568:When a postage stamp was issued by the 1680: 1678: 1676: 1674: 24: 2078:(6th ed.). London and Ringwood: 1898:. ballycotton.com (non-profit making) 151:Restored by The Mary Stanford Project 52: 7: 2202:"Heritage Boats in Grand Canal Dock" 335:in 1858. The lifeboats prior to the 1972:Royal National Lifeboat Institution 520:That evening, the storm increased. 401:in 1864 following the wreck of the 289:Royal National Lifeboat Institution 1927:. Midleton News. 25 September 2008 16:For the Rye Harbour lifeboat, see 14: 1999:"The Daunt Rock Lightship Rescue" 303:There were many early rescues by 159:John Frederick Stanford, London. 53: 28: 2229:The Lifeboat Service in Ireland 1788:"Rye Lifeboat: station history" 513:had arrived and stood by while 470:made several attempts to get a 2227:Leach, Nicholas (1 May 2005). 448:Patrick ("Patsy") Sliney took 346:was wrecked at Roche's Point, 1: 2164:Goggin, Brian (Autumn 2002). 2130:Commissioners of Irish Lights 1688:. RNLI.org.uk. Archived from 1274:assisted to save vessel & 737:A group was formed to return 507:Commissioners of Irish Lights 1896:Ballycotton lifeboat station 1845:"Shipwrecks of Cork Harbour" 768: 761: 486:to get stronger cables. The 2545:Maritime history of Ireland 2154:Leech, Ballycotton, page 58 1705:"coastguards of yesteryear" 1653:"The Mary Stanford Project" 552:Commemorative postage stamp 548:featured in popular books. 18:RNLB Mary Stanford (ON 661) 2581: 15: 1872:. Waterford County Museum 1609: 762: 632:On 23 December 1943, the 405:on the rock. Lightvessel 173: 47: 27: 2417:Lynmouth overland launch 2076:Stamp Catalogue: Ireland 1612:Leach, Nicholas (2009). 685:. Up to 2002, seventeen 2555:Barnett-class lifeboats 2252:. Landmark Publishing. 1925:The Famous Daunt Rescue 1616:. Landmark Publishing. 911:Daunt Rock lightvessel 370:John Frederick Stanford 348:Queenstown (later Cobh) 174:General characteristics 1305:Daunt Rock lightvessel 757: 671: 617:Rescues which merited 592: 565: 436: 435:in Ballycotton in 2018 324: 2478:Henry "Shrimp" Davies 2231:. The History Press. 2173:Inland Waterways News 2025:Boys' Book of the Sea 1968:"Ballycotton History" 1692:on 23 September 2008. 1614:Ballycotton Lifeboats 752: 663: 587: 570:Irish postal service 560:Ballycotton lifeboat 559: 430: 318: 2082:. 2015. p. 13. 2054:. 1992. p. 50. 1811:"Puffin Lightvessel" 1809:Blaney, Jim (1996). 1518:Maid of Loughshinney 696:The Daunt Lightship 246:Saved over 100 lives 2182:on 15 February 2010 1947:"Rescue at sea (2)" 1870:Phantoms of the Sea 1825:on 19 November 2007 1768:on 22 February 2012 1729:. Spink & Son. 1725:Cox, Brian (1998). 1610:Source: appendix 3 1322:Irish torpedo boat 1031:Motor Fishing Boat 1011:Motor Fishing Boat 839:assisted to harbour 382:, England. 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Index

RNLB Mary Stanford (ON 661)
Daunt Rescue
B. F. Gribble
RNLI Flag
RNLI
Cowes
Ballycotton
Ballycotton
Lifeboat
Lightship
Grand Canal Dock
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
silver medal
coastguards

Prince of Wales
Albert Edward
RMS Celtic
Queenstown (later Cobh)
"Big Four"
President
Cosgrave
John Frederick Stanford
Mary Stanford
Rye Harbour
Irish Lights Board
Puffin
folklore

Coxswain

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