Faster lifeboat arrives in Crosshaven after anonymous donation

A faster lifeboat with enhanced radar capabilities is set to enter service at one of Cork’s busiest RNLI stations this week thanks to a donation from an anonymous benefactor.

Crosshaven RNLI crew, which patrols the busy Cork Harbour area, have begun training on their new Atlantic 85 class vessel which arrived on Monday from the RNLI’s lifeboat centre in Cowes, in England.

It was provided with one condition from the benefactor — that it be named the John and Janet.