History - Lough Neagh Rescue

HISTORY

Not content with providing one lifeboat, David Gray and others at the request of the organisation went in search of new funding so that L.N.R. could enhance its rescue coverage by stationing another boat on the Lough and also to purchase some greatly needed safety kit for the crew. David succeeded in his task in 1991 when he was awarded a £ 60.000 grant from the Northern Ireland Office. This money was wisely spent on vital equipment and also to purchase the second lifeboat for Lough Neagh, which was to be stationed at the Battery Harbour Ardboe in June of that year. The name of this lifeboat was to be the "David Gray" in honour of the man who had made Lough Neagh Rescue possible.

launch of 'The David Gray'

The Ardboe Lifeboat was officially launched on the 29th June 1991, and to make preparations for its arrival, a local crew was raised and trained. In the following years the Ardboe crew where to make a significant contribution to the organisation and to play a vital role in expanding Lough Neagh Rescues capabilities

'The David Gray'

original 'Bungy' & 'The David Gray'

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