The RNLI lifeboat, building a new slipway and water leisure activities at Youghal.
William Matthes filmed the lifeboats at Youghal over a 20 year period. Shown here is the lifeboat the 'J. B. Cooper' which was used between 1966 and 1971. The lifeboat slipway was replaced with a cement one after the original became worn and damaged with time.
The film shows the lifeboat being launched and taken back up the slipway to the RNLI shed. William also filmed people enjoying themselves on and in the water.
| Title: | Youghal Lifeboat 1960s |
| Clip Duration: | 00:03:01 |
| Material Type: | Video |
| Clip Title: | Youghal Lifeboat |
| Series Title: | William Matthes Collection |
| Information: | William Matthes (1920-2004) known locally as Billy worked in Pasley's Supermarket for 10 years before going on to work in Farrell's Stores until his retirement. In 1993 Billy was presented with a long service medal having spent 20 years as a fireman in the Youghal Fire Brigade where he was also Chief Fire Officer. Billy Matthes had a lifetime passion for recording events in his home town of Youghal with his 8mm camera. As well as his film-making Billy liked to make models from matchsticks including one of the lifeboat 'The Grace Darling'. Billy Matthes was married to the love of his life Jane, and they had 3 daughters, Margaret, Susan and Catherine. |
| Coverage: | Ireland, Cork, Youghal |
| Genre: | Factual |
| Topic: | The Media |
| Provider: | RTÉ |
| Contributor(s): | William Matthes (Filmmaker) |
| Publisher: | RTÉ |
| Production Year: | 1960s |
| Country of Production: | Ireland |
| Original Identifier: | 10D00482 |
| IPR Restrictions: | Rights Reserved - Free Access |
| Rights, Terms and Conditions: | Copyright William Matthes. This material may not be replicated in any form or manner without the prior express permission of the copyright holder. For more information contact RTÉ Archives. |
| Item Type: | part/extract |
| Colour: | Colour |
| Sound: | Silent |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
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