| Gallery 2; 1837-1999
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B559, 'Long Life III' 1984-1999 |
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Images kindly provided by Robin Goodlad,
Dai Williams, Dave Williams and Brian Bates
B559 is now in operation with the British Virgin Islands Search and Rescue

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helicopter exercise with RAF rescue 122
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the bendy tractor, which wasn't stationed for long as the wheels would sink into the soft sand. |
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winchman on board, helo exercise transfers |
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Long life beer! with 'Long Life III'
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Using the turntable to turn the boat round |
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The end of an era; B559 'Long life III' takes over from B514.
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B514 'Guide friendship 1' ;1974-1984 |
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HRH Prince of Wales meets the crew, 1977 |

The station as it was in the 1970's, as part of the Old wharf building, with shop stalwarts Dai and Helen Williams. |
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D-Class D140; 1970-1974

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RNLB 'William Brocksop' 1904-1921

The Aberdovey Lifeboat Crew circa 1910, outside the old lifeboat station towards Penhelig. |
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'William Brocksop' In Aberdovey, Circa 1910 |

Launching down the old lifeboat slipway, which can still be seen today. |
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Launching 'William Brocksop', Early 1900's |
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