Construction
H F Bailey was built at the yard of Groves and Guttridge Ltd on the Isle of Wight. Her hull is constructed using double diagonal planking of Honduras Mahogany on a framework of Teak ribs and beams with the stem and stern posts and her keel of English Oak. The stern and stem posts are grown to the required shape to give the lifeboat its strength and sturdiness. She is 46 feet (14 m) long and 12 feet 9 inches (3.89 m) wide. The hull is divided into seven watertight compartments, of which the engine room is one. The hull is fitted with 142 mahogany air cases, all individually made to fit into its allocated position in the hull. Her equipment included the latest innovations of the time which included a line throwing gun and an electrically powered searchlight.
FURTHER USE: RNLB HF Bailey went on to serve Helvick Head Lifeboat Station in Co Waterford Republic of Ireland Until 1969 when the station was closed. Helvick lifeboat station remained closed until 1994 when it was reopened by the RNLI. The Lifeboat stationed here today is an Atlantic 75 and provides cover in the area Between Youghal and Tramore Lifeboat Stations.
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