Star of Hope -
one of Moelfres first lifeboats
The Royal Charter
Current Tyne class
lifeboat
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Moelfre
lifeboat is famous throughout the world for the heroic
deeds of its crew since a life boat station was first
established in the village in 1830 - to date 37 medals have been
awarded to members of Moelfre lifeboat crew
Many rescues have been carried out including the Royal Charter
which was wrecked near Moelfre in 1859. Some 400 lives where
lost - the majority being gold prospectors returning from
Australia. Legend has it that the loss was so high because greed
overcame some of the passengers who refused to drop their gold
and drowned. Their are more sinister tales of murder and looting
of survivors for the same gold
The current lifeboat and station are state of the art and are
well worth a visit whilst staying in Moelfre
A date for your
diary has got to be Moelfre Lifeboat Day
- all in a good cause to raise funds for the lifeboat with
good fun for all the family - click on the following link
for more information and the date for next year
www.moelfrernli.org.uk
Lifeboat Day is always in August - don't miss it, put it in
your diary - 22nd August 2009
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