Matt tries the 'drivers' seat

 

 

Portaferry Lifeboat Crew on Exercise with 72 Squadron

 

 

To the skipper and crew of the Blue Peter V:

"We just wanted to thank you for coming to our aid on Saturday when we became stranded at Island Hill, Comber. We have attached some pictures taken by our son which we will keep as a reminder to check the tides in the future!

Again thanks for you help and professionalism - it is incredibly reassuring to know you are protecting the lough and surrounding area. We hope God keeps you all safe on future call-outs".

 

 

 

 

More History

 

1952 Constance Calverly naming ceremony Cloughey

 

Sir John Andrews, first President of Portaferry Lifeboat Station congratulates Desmond Rogers, Frank Rogers and Billy Ellison

 

 

A small stone is imbedded in one of the entrance pillars to Portaferry Lifeboat Station. Underneath there is a plaque which reads, 'This stone is from the last remains of the first Lifeboat Station built at Formby in 1776.'

 

 

 

 

Tommy Mason from Portaferry Lifeboat Station grew a beard to raise monies for the RNLI. The 'fungus' was removed on 2nd December at a 'Santa Shave' held at McNamara's Bar, Portaferry and raised further funds for the RNLI.

 

 

 

October 2004 - Former crew member, Phil Heath, paid a visit to Portaferry during a trip to the UK and Ireland from his home in New Zealand. Phil (centre) is pictured with Dessie Rogers and Jim Brown.

 

 

 

27th May 2004 - Jim Brown (right) past Station President and retiring Co-ordinating Chairman receives a Certificate of Thanks' from the RNLI from Peter Nicholson, Chairman of the RNLI.