Barony Of Gaultier Historical Society: The lifeboat Henry Dodd

The BARONY OF GAULTIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a group of individuals based in East Waterford, Co Waterford - incorporating the coastal villages of Cheekpoint, Passage East and Dunmore East and the townlands of the barony area. Waterford is in the South East of Ireland and has a rich heritage in history, historical sites and culture. We organise a range of events and new members are always welcome.

Thursday, 17 November 2011

The lifeboat Henry Dodd

This is the Henry Dodd a RNLI lifeboat launched in 1884. The lifeboat was a legacy of Henry Dodd of Sussex. In 1893 a crewman Philip Boucher tragically died when the vessel capsized as it returned to port.

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Thursday, 17 November 2011

The lifeboat Henry Dodd

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