Renovation of the James and Mary Walker Lifeboat 

James and Mary Walker arrived at Anstruther, 30 July 1904

Launched and named 10 September 1904

The Crew on 14 February 1910 after the "Angster" service

JMW converted to the cruising yacht "Ishbarra"

Arrival at Anstruther after her rediscovery

Wheelhouse and false bow removed

Transfered to the Scottish Fisheries Museum

Volunteers working on the renovation

Work Progresses

The Restored Bow

Sheena Taylor (left) on the renovated deck. Her father owned Ishbarra

Fenders added

Rudder prepared

Roof repairs hinder progress

Model of the intended display.

See the latest report on the restoration project HERE

Can you help?

The restoration project is being carried out by volunteers and financed entirely by public donations.

It is managed by trustees and has charitable status (reg no: SC045022). 
The Rt Hon Sir Menzies Campbell is it's patron.

The web site www.jmwalkerlifeboat.org.uk can provide more information.

If you would like to support this community historical project, contact the treasurer, David Thomson
[email protected]

 James and Mary Walker

Click on the first picture to see the story 

This boat served Anstruther from 1904 until 1933. 
Later, under private 
ownership, a false bow and wheelhouse were added in its conversion to a yacht.
Little is known about the period of private ownership until it was rediscovered in a boatyard in Anglesey, about to be scrapped.
With the help of the RNLI it was recovered to Anstruther.
Volunteers are now working hard to restore it to its original condition in preparation for it to be displayed outside the current lifeboat station

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