The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea and is funeded by charitable donations. This branch is dedicated to supporting the lifeboat in Wicklow Town. Like us and feel free to get in touch! http://www.wicklowlifeboat.com/
Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat Station was established in 1857, the first lifeboat was a 30 foot rowing boat called DAUNTLESS. Today the Station has 2 lifeboats crewed by local volunteers. RNLB ANNIE BLAKER is a Tyne Class all weather lifeboat and has been on station at Wicklow since 1989. RNLB SHERINGHAM SHANTYMEN is a D class (IB-1) inshore lifeboat and was funded by a Norfolk folk Group . The volunteer crew are on call 24 hours a day 365 days of the year , ready to go to sea to save those in peril. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved at least 139,000 lives. Volunteers make up 95% of the charity, including 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members and 3,000 volunteer shore crew. Additionally, tens of thousands of other dedicated volunteers raise funds and awareness, give safety advice, and help in our museums, shops and offices.
