RNLI Lifeboat of Penzance; The Dora introduced in 1884; built by Woolfe of Shadwell; Donated by H M Harvey of Hexworthy; 34 ft x 10 ft; Crew of 13, 10 oars; She saved 10 vessels and 57 lives, until she was replaced in 1895.
Penzance Lifeboats
3 unnamed vessels in 1803, 1826,1853,
1860 with the (Princess) Alexandra;
1865 with the Richard Lewis.
1884 Dora,
1895 Elizabeth and Blanche
1899 Elizabeth and Blanche (new vessel by a different constructor)
1908 Cape of Good Hope
1912 Janet Hoyle
In 1917 the lifeboat station was closed down.
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