Baltimore Lifeboat Station
Encyclopedia
Baltimore Lifeboat Station is situated in Baltimore
, Ireland
and was established in 1919.
when taking part in the Fastnet Race
. 21 crew, including it's skipper, George David
, were recovered either from the upturned hull, or from the water.
In October 1985, the lifeboat rescued the Irish Leader of the Opposition
, Charles Haughey
, when his yacht sank at the Mizen Head
.
In August 1979, during the 1979 Fastnet Race
, the lifeboat rescued two yachts, Regardless and Marionette.
Baltimore, County Cork
Baltimore is located in western County Cork, Ireland. Baltimore is the principal village of the parish of Rath and the Islands, the southernmost parish in Ireland...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and was established in 1919.
Lifeboats at Baltimore
- 1919 to 1949 - The Shamrock (also known as Duke of Connaught)
- 1950 to 1978 - Sarah Tilson
- 1978 to 1984 - The Robert
- 1984 to 1987 - the Charles Henry, Oakley-classOakley class lifeboatsThe Oakley class lifeboat was a self-righting lifeboat operated by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution around the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland between 1958 and 1993. During this time they saved a combined total of 1,456 lives in 3,734 rescue launches.The class is known by the name...
- 1988 to present - Hilda Jarrett, Tyne-classTyne class lifeboatTyne class lifeboats were designed to serve the shores of the UK and Ireland as a part of the RNLI fleet. They are named after the River Tyne in north-east England....
Notable Rescues
In August 2011, the Baltimore lifeboat 'Hilda Jarret' was involved in the rescue of the yacht Rambler 100 that capsized south of the Fastnet RockFastnet Rock
Fastnet Rock is a small island in the Atlantic Ocean and the most southerly point of Ireland. It lies southwest of Cape Clear Island and from County Cork on the Irish mainland...
when taking part in the Fastnet Race
Fastnet race
The Fastnet Race is a famous offshore yachting race. It is considered one of the classic offshore races. It takes place every two years over a course of . The race starts off Cowes on the Isle of Wight in England, rounds the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland and then finishes at...
. 21 crew, including it's skipper, George David
George David
George David is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Technologies Corporation. David was elected UTC’s President in 1992 and Chief Executive Officer in 1994. He joined UTC’s Otis Elevator subsidiary in 1975 and became its President in 1986.-Life and career:David was born in...
, were recovered either from the upturned hull, or from the water.
In October 1985, the lifeboat rescued the Irish Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the Opposition
The Leader of the Opposition is a title traditionally held by the leader of the largest party not in government in a Westminster System of parliamentary government...
, Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
, when his yacht sank at the Mizen Head
Mizen Head
Mizen Head , is located at the extremity of a peninsula in the district of Carbery in County Cork, Ireland. It is one of the extreme points of the island of Ireland and is a major tourist attraction, noted for its dramatic cliff scenery...
.
In August 1979, during the 1979 Fastnet Race
1979 Fastnet race
The 1979 Fastnet race was the twenty-eighth Fastnet race, a yachting race competition held since 1925, generally every two years. In 1979, it was the climax of the five-race Admiral's Cup competition, as it had been since 1957....
, the lifeboat rescued two yachts, Regardless and Marionette.
External links
- http://www.baltimorelifeboat.ie/index.html - Baltimore Lifeboat Station Website