Lifeboathouse, Portaferry
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Lifeboathouse, Portaferry
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 27 Feb 2007
Portaferry lifeboat station opened in 1980 replacing Cloughey/Portavogie which closed in 1978. It operates an Atlantic 75-class inshore lifeboat “Blue Peter V” – the only ”Blue Peter” lifeboat in Ireland. Note added 18/8/08 - now demolished - see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.378161
Longitude
-5.545991