Port Erin RNLI volunteers have welcomed their new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, named Neil Crowe, to the station.
The vessel replaces the current Muriel and Leslie, which is retiring after nearly two decades of service.
The Atlantic 85, capable of 35 knots and powered by twin 115hp engines, is renowned for its speed and agility, making it a vital asset for rescues.
The new lifeboat honours the late Neil Crowe, a dedicated supporter of the RNLI and a founding trustee of the Gough Ritchie Charitable Trust, which funded the vessel.
Generous
Lewis Ridgeway, Port Erin RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: “We are extremely grateful to the Trustees of the Gough Ritchie Trust for this generous donation.
“The volunteer crew will greatly miss B-813 Muriel and Leslie, which they have lovingly maintained for 19 years, launching her on service 107 times to date during her years at Port Erin. During that time period, Muriel and Leslie has come to the aid of 86 people, and a total of 4 lives have been saved.”*
The crew are excited to welcome their new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, and can’t wait to start a new chapter of saving lives at sea with the B-951 Neil Crowe.”
A naming ceremony will take place at Port Erin Breakwater on July 12 2025, coinciding with the Port Erin Beach Festival.
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