Borth History

1966 An inshore lifeboat (ILB) station was established in June with a D class lifeboat. A timber boathouse was built at the south end of Borth beach.

1974 A new D class lifeboat was placed on station. This was a gift from the King George Fund for Sailors.

1975 A D class lifeboat, funded from proceeds from Mr RE Rushton’s sponsored entry in the Brighton veteran car run, was placed on service.

1978 The Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum was awarded to Helmsman Ronald Davies for the rescue of two people who were trapped by the tide at the base of cliffs in very heavy seas. Crew Members Dilwyn Owen and Richard Jeremy each received Vellum certificates.

1987 A purpose-built brick boathouse was completed, providing improved facilities. A new D class, funded from a donation from the MV Millhouse Trust, was placed on station.

The Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum was awarded to Helmsman Ronald Davies and Framed Letters of Thanks were presented to Crew Members Louis Delahaye and Andrew Doyle for the rescue of two men clinging to a partly submerged rock in rough conditions.

1995 A new D class lifeboat, provided from a generous gift from Dr May Reed of Buckinghamshire, was placed on service on 13 June.

1998 A Framed Letter of Thanks was presented to Helmsman Richard Jenkins when, together with the Aberystwyth ILB, he rescued four people cut off by the tide near Clarach in heavy surf. Crew Members Stuart Taylor and Lee Trubshaw received Letters of Appreciation.

2001 A Bronze Medal was awarded to Helmsman Amos Bewick for the rescue of the helmsman of Aberdovey’s ILB in severe weather conditions and a confused sea on 10 December 2000. Crew Members Martyn Davies and Alex Shepard received Medal service certificates and badges.

2004 A second D class donated by Dr May Reed, D-622 May II, was placed on station.

Lifeboat Operations Manager Ronald Davies was honoured by Her Majesty The Queen and presented with the Member, Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Station honours

At Borth lifeboat station the following awards have been made:

Framed Letter of Thanks 3

Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum 2

Bronze Medal 1