Carrybridge Lifeboat Station Explained

Carrybridge Lifeboat Station
Map Type:Northern Ireland
Pushpin Relief:2
Address:23 Inishmore Road, Gola
Location City:Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, BT94 5DQ
Location Country:Northern Ireland
Coordinates:54.2875°N -7.5484°W
Former Names:Enniskillen (Upper) Lifeboat Station
Building Type:RNLI Lifeboat Station
Opened Date:1 June 2002
Owner: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Website:Carrybridge RNLI Lifeboat Station

Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is located on the eastern shore of the River Erne, at Carrybridge, a small village approximately 6miles south east of the town of Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Originally named Enniskillen (Upper) Lifeboat Station, it was established on 3 July 2002 by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). It was renamed Carrybridge Lifeboat Station in 2017.[1]

The station currently operates the Inshore lifeboat, Douglas, Euan and Kay Richards (B-904), on station since 2017.[2]

History

The town of Enniskillen sits on the short stretch of the River Erne between the two lakes collectively known as Lough Erne, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The smaller southern lake is called the Upper Lough, and the bigger northern lake is called the Lower or Broad Lough. The water then flows out to the Atlantic Ocean. The lough has more than 150 islands, and covers over

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enniskillen's station history . Enniskillen Lifeboat Station . RNLI . 3 December 2024.
  2. Book: Leonard . Richie . Denton . Tony . Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2024. 2024 . Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society . 4–132.