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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
davethomson@outlook.com
 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

Thank you for your support


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