Boarding Boats
As the name suggests, Boarding Boats are generally used to access the All-Weather lifeboat moored off-shore.
In many locations they also proved invaluable being used for searching, helping moor large boats that have been towed in by the the All-Weather lifeboat, taking persons out of the water, allowing fast access to shallow or close-inshore waters near the stations.
Most boarding boats are EA-16 most of which are ex D-Class retired from SAR use. Sillinger built boats are also used and Malahide type boats that are only used at stations north and south of Ireland.
Note: Table below is a work in progress. Any further information will be welcomed.
Number | Type | Station |
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BB-901 | Malahide | Portrush |
BB-061 | Sillinger | Red Bay |
BB-241 | Longliner | Donaghadee |
BB-903 | Malahide | Dun Laoghaire |
BB-343 | EA-16 | Rosslare Harbour (Ex D Class ILB D-343) |
BB-905 | Malahide | Ballycotton |
BB-570 | EA-16 | Ballycotton (Ex D Class ILB D-570) |
BB-059 | EA-16 | Courtmacsherry Harbour |
BB-457 | EA-16 | Valentia (Ex D Class ILB D-457) |
BB-035 | EA-16 | Clifden |
BB-906 | Malahide | Clifden |
BB-513 | EA-16 | Achill Island (Ex D Class ILB D-513) |
BB-057 | Sillinger | Ballyglass |
BB-015 | Sillinger | Arranmore |
BB-529 | EA-16 | Arranmore (Ex D Class ILB D-529) |
BB-064 | Sillinger | Lough Swilly |
BB-243 | ?????? | Lough Swilly |