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Cyflwyniad / Introduction
The RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has a long history in New Quay, Ceredigion.
The lifeboat station was established in 1864 in response to several shipwrecks, including the devastating Royal Charter Storm of 1859.
Over the years, the station has seen numerous lifeboats and significant developments.
A new boathouse and slipway were constructed in 1903-1904.
The station celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2014 marking a 150 yeas of lifesaving service.
Today, New Quay Lifeboat Station operates two lifeboats: a Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat and a D-class inshore lifeboat.
The dedication and bravery of the volunteers continue to be a cornerstone of the RNLI's mission in New Quay.
The first lifeboat, named 'Forester', served from 1864 until 1872
It was renamed 'Nelson' in 1872 and made it's last rescue in 1884.
Launching the 'Frank and Marion' c. 1886
Launching the 'Frank and Marion' c. 1886
'Frank and Marion' after the naming ceremony.
'Frank and Marion' after the naming ceremony.
The naming ceremony of the Frank and Marion.
The naming ceremony of the Frank and Marion.
Frank and Marion read to go on exercise in new Quay in 1905.
Frank and Marion read to go on exercise in new Quay in 1905.
Mr Morlais Davies
Fe wnaethom wahodd Mr Morlais Davies i ddod i ateb ein cwestiynau am ei gyfnod ar y bad achus yn cei Newydd rhwng 1973 a 1992
Fe wnaethom wahodd Mr Morlais Davies i ddod i ateb ein cwestiynau am ei gyfnod ar y bad achus yn cei Newydd rhwng 1973 a 1992
We invited Mr Morlais davies to answer our questions on his experience as a lifeboat crew member from 1973 to 1992.
Mr Morlais Davies answering our questions.
Mr Morlais Davies answering our questions.
Questions for Mr Morlais Davies and Answers.pdf
Mr Morlais Davies receiving an award following a rescue of the yacht 'Up Spirits' in 1976. (see below)
Mr Morlais Davies receiving an award following a rescue of the yacht 'Up Spirits' in 1976. (see below)
Diolch enfawr i Mr Davies am rannu ei wybodaeth ac am ateb ein cwestiynau mor arbennig.
Diolch enfawr i Mr Davies am rannu ei wybodaeth ac am ateb ein cwestiynau mor arbennig.
A massive thank you to Mr Davies for sharing his knowledge and answering our questions so well.
The life boat station in 1870 overlooking the harbour which is a public shelter and toilet today.
The life boat station in 1870 overlooking the harbour which is a public shelter and toilet today.
Early 1900's - Postcard from the Peter Davies collection.
Early 1900's - Postcard from the Peter Davies collection.
We have recorded the calls attended by the Inshore Lifeboat - D122 from 1967 to 1974 on an Excel Spreadsheet.
RNLI.pdf
The lifeboat ‘William Cantrell Ashley’ was replaced in 1948 after 41 years of service at New Quay
It was the last sailing lifeboat in the RNLI's fleet.
'William Cantrell Ashley' being placed in the new lifeboat station.
'William Cantrell Ashley' being placed in the new lifeboat station.
The 'William Cantrell Ashley' leaving New Quay for the last time in 1949 after 41 years of service.
The 'William Cantrell Ashley' leaving New Quay for the last time in 1949 after 41 years of service.
The sails would have been a red colour in 1920's and 1930's.
The crew in Oilskins in 1937
The crew in Oilskins in 1937
The crew in 2009
The crew in 2009
The crew in their Cork Lifejackets
The crew in their Cork Lifejackets
in 1898
in 1898
Winston Evans took over as Coxwain at the age of 26. The youngest ever in Britain at the time. September 1965
Winston Evans took over as Coxwain at the age of 26. The youngest ever in Britain at the time. September 1965
Naming ceremony of St Albans 1949
Naming ceremony of St Albans 1949
St Albans - launched 66 time and saved 78 lives in it's 21 years of service.
St Albans - launched 66 time and saved 78 lives in it's 21 years of service.
The life boat station in 1870 overlooking the harbour which is a public shelter and toilet today.
The life boat station in 1870 overlooking the harbour which is a public shelter and toilet today.
Built in 1864 - Cost - £130
The lifeboat station in the 1960's
The lifeboat station in the 1960's
Built in 1904
on a new site at a cost of £1,235.
The new boathouse, completed in 1992. Built on the site of the old boathouse which was demolished.
The new boathouse, completed in 1992. Built on the site of the old boathouse which was demolished.
The lifeboat station today - 2025
The lifeboat station today - 2025
The boards in the lifeboat station showing the 'Record of Service' by the New Quay lifeboats.
The boards in the lifeboat station showing the 'Record of Service' by the New Quay lifeboats.
Naming ceremony of 'Birds Eye' September 7th 1970 .
Naming ceremony of 'Birds Eye' September 7th 1970 .
Photo by Jeff Morris
Photo by Jeff Morris
'Birds Eye' in the bay after the Naming ceremony.
'Birds Eye' in the bay after the Naming ceremony.
Photo by Jeff Morris
Photo by Jeff Morris
Our visit to the Lifeboat station.
Photos by Mrs Helen Swan-Jones
Here we are at the naming ceremony of the new lifeboat - May 2024
72545a7d-45f7-4cc5-9014-a7899000321a.mp4
Various photographs from 'The New Quay Lifeboats 150 years of service and courage'
by Roger Bryan.
A Royal Navy Hovercraft parked on New Quay beach.
She was beached at New Quay after developing problems with her skirt when heading south through the Irish sea.
After overnight repairs she was ready to move away next morning
Photos by Morlais Davies
The hovercraft was an ex-Swedish car ferry bought and converted by the Royal Navy for coastal work.
Filling the skirt with air and reversing down the beach.
Moving out af the harbour area. Heading for the open sea behind the pier.
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