Fowey lifeboat makes final journey after 30 years
Fowey RNLIFowey RNLI is bidding farewell to its Trent lifeboat after 30 years of service.
On 1 August, Fowey RNLI lifeboat station will give locals a final chance to experience their all-weather boat, Maurice and Joyce Hardy 14-18.
During its final day of service, the lifeboat will be open to the public on the pontoon from 11:00 – 13:00 BST for free tours.
A number of lifeboats, harbour boats, working and trip boats, ex-lifeboats, safety boats, gigs and private vessels will follow the boat from its pontoon and out of the harbour, where they will give it a send off as it heads to the RNLI in Poole.
Fowey coxswain, Jonathan Pritchard said: "As an RNLI crew member and coxswain of almost 40 years, I was part of the crew who welcomed the Trent to Fowey in 1996 and have served on her for nearly 30 years.
"It will be very sad to see her go and it is sure to be an emotional day as the station and the people of Fowey say goodbye to a much loved and iconic part of the Fowey community."
On 2 August, the town will celebrate Lifeboat Day with music, refreshments and activities at the lifeboat station.
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