Kilkeel History

1986 An inshore lifeboat (ILB) station was established. It became operational on 10 October with a D class lifeboat being placed on service.

1990 The RNLI’s Committee of Management made a decision that Kilkeel should receive a B class Atlantic 21 lifeboat and the D class lifeboat be replaced.

1992 A new Schat davit was installed on the quayside on the north pier to be used to launch the Atlantic 21 lifeboat.

 An Atlantic 21 lifeboat was placed on service on 21 September. The D class lifeboat was withdrawn at the end of October.

 A new boathouse for the ILB was completed in November, providing a workshop and improved crew facilities.

1993 The new station Atlantic 21 lifeboat, B-593 Valerie Hull, was placed on service on 27 January. This lifeboat was provided from the generous bequest of Margaret Campbell Hull.

2006 A boathouse extension and davit were completed in March.

 The new Atlantic 85 lifeboat Frank William Walton was placed on service on 28 November.