Station History.

Overview

Lifeboat established 1861

When this station was established it completed the chain of lifeboats on that part of the Welsh coast. Following collections in the town, a small lifeboat was purchased in 1843 and placed under the control of the Harbour Master. It was a small craft, 27ft long, with oars, and was housed in a boathouse near the harbour. No record exists regarding the number of services this lifeboat carried out.

In February 1861, a public meeting was held to establish a branch of the RNLI. Rev John Williams was appointed Honorary Secretary. A ten oared double- banked lifeboat, on the self righting principle, was sent to station in October 1861, complete with transporting carriage and complete equipment. The inaugural launch of the RNLB Evelyn Wood took place in early November 1861.

In 1963 Aberystwyth was the first station to be equipped with an inshore lifeboat. Placed on service in May, the first rescue was on 3 June. In October 1964 the offshore lifeboat was withdrawn.

History of events.
Boats of Aberystwyth