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Lough Swilly's lifeboats

Find out more about the lifeboats operated by the volunteers here at at Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station.

An orange RNLI lifeboat travels across calm water, leaving a curved white wake behind it. Several crew members in yellow jackets, red lifejackets, and white helmets stand on deck. The sky is overcast, and small islands or landmasses are visible on the horizon.

Derek Bullivant

The Derek Bullivant is a Shannon class lifeboat and has been at the station since 2015.

Learn more about the Shannon class

Aerial view of a lifeboat as it speeds across dark blue water, leaving a curved trail of white foamy wake behind.

DAVDOT

DAVDOT is a B class lifeboat and arrived at the station in 2026.

Find out more about the B class