New Atlantic 85 lifeboat arrives in Fowey

Named after the lifeboat donor's mother, 'Spirit of Daisy' arrived on a trailer at Caffa Mill and was subsequently launched into the River Fowey and taken to her new pontoon mooring, where she was made ready for service.

Fowey's relief Atlantic 85, 'James Dugdale' has now left Fowey to go to Portishead lifeboat station.

Fowey Lifeboat Station will be holding an official naming ceremony for 'Spirit of Daisy' on Saturday 25 July on Fowey Town Quay at 3pm. Invited guests including 'Spirit of Daisy's' donor and his family, will witness her being officially named and handed over to Fowey lifeboat station. During the ceremony she will be on display in the harbour and crew will be giving a demonstration in her afterwards. Everyone is very welcome to come and watch the ceremony on Town Quay from 3pm onwards.

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