Broughty Ferry RNLI unveil new Mona Information Board
Broughty Ferry RNLI volunteers have unveiled a new plinth outside the lifeboat station to display information and commemorate the Mona Lifeboat Disaster that occurred in 1959.
The new information board, in conjunction with Dundee City Council, will be displayed outside Broughty Ferry RNLI Lifeboat Station to educate members of the public on the Mona Lifeboat Disaster that happened in 1959.
The Mona Lifeboat Disaster happened in the early hours on 8 December 1959, when the Broughty Ferry lifeboat, Mona, was launched on receipt of a message that the North Carr lightvessel had broken adrift. Between 5.15am and 6am, the lifeboat capsized – her whole crew of eight losing their lives.
Chris Allison, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at Broughty Ferry RNLI Lifeboat Station, says: ‘We would like to give thanks to Dundee City Council for delivering this project as part of the Flood Protection Project, as well as all of those involved with the ideation and creation of this project, including volunteers past and present.
‘This is a brilliant addition to our lifeboat station to provide those local, as well as those visiting the town, to learn more about the disaster, and remember those who were tragically lost.’
The new signage is on display on the east side of the station.
Notes to editors
· Broughty Ferry lifeboat station has been operating since 1830. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station - RNLI Lifeboat Stations
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