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. It was established in 1853, but there has been a lifeboat serving the village since 1837. Since 2016, the station has operated a inshore lifeboat, RNLB ''Hugh Miles'' (B-896), launched by tractor. This station is classed as an RNLI "Discover" lifeboat station, which welcomes visitors normally during the summer months.

History

The first Aberdyfi lifeboat was bought in 1837. The RNLI took over the station in 1853 and in 1858 built a new boathouse for the lifeboat and carriage. A tragedy occurred in 1862 when crew member Owen Owen, aged 33, died as a result of a capsize on exercise. In February 1863 David Williams was awarded an RNLI Silver Medal for putting out to the stranded brig ''Friends'' and his crew were voted £8 reward by the Institution. In September the same year the RNLI voted to reward the crew of the lifeboat £4 10s for rescuing six crew of the stranded barque ''William Bromham''. In 1886 a plot was bought for £150 and a new boathouse built for £320. There was a second tragedy in 1898 when crew member John Price, aged 72, lost his life trying to save people after a boating accident. His dependants were awarded £50 compensation by the RNLI's Committee of Management. A slipway for the lifeboat was built at a cost of £300 in 1903 to enable the lifeboat to be launched into the river. The station closed in 1931, but was reopened in 1963 at the Outward Bound Sea School as an inshore station supplied with a D-class lifeboat, which in 1974 was replaced by an lifeboat. A new boathouse was built in 1991 to house the Atlantic 21 and its launching tractor, a shop and crew facilities, and in 1995 an upper floor was built to provide a crew room, galley and store. From 1998 to 2016, the station operated an inshore lifeboat, RNLB ''Sandwell Lifeline'' (B-758), launched by tractor, and making an average of 25 emergency launches a year. She replaced B-559 which has transferred to the British Virgin Islands as a rescue craft.

Aberdovey Lifeboats

All-Weather Lifeboats

Inshore lifeboats

Station Honours

A number of awards have been made to recognise exemplary service. * RNLI Silver Medal ::(1863) For the rescue of the crew of the brig ''Friends of Newport'' on 8 February 1863 ::Mr David Williams, of HM Customs * RNLI Bronze Medal ::(1974) For the rescue of 4 from the cabin cruiser ''Lady Jane'' on 10 August 1974 ::David William Williams, crew member *Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum ::(1974) For the rescue of 4 from the cabin cruiser ''Lady Jane'' on 10 August 1974 ::Anthony Mills, Helmsman ::Andrew Coghill, crew member *A Framed Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman of the Institution ::(1972) For his valuable services as a member of the crew from 1920 to 1931 ::Mr Ellis Williams, Bowman * Member, Order of the British Empire (MBE) ::David Eilian Williams - 2014

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References

External links

Aberdovey Lifeboat Station on RNLI website
{{Lifeboat Stations in Wales Lifeboat stations in Wales Aberdyfi Transport infrastructure completed in 1853