The Old Lifeboat House, Kirkcudbright
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The Old Lifeboat House, Kirkcudbright
Image: © Andy Farrington Taken: 12 Aug 2010
View of this new build which sits on the site of the original lifeboat house which was here from 1862-1892 after which the boathouse and slipway were moved to the Torrs Shore in 1892. The boat had to be hauled on a carriage down to the quayside and to get out to casualties, the lifeboat had to be rowed often for three miles or more usually against the tide and wind.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.836991
Longitude
-4.046682