[1] In 1876, the 120-ton vessel Emilie, driven ashore in Sinclair Bay, near Ackergill Tower.

John Cormack, launched a small salmon coble to their aid, but it capsized on the first return journey with three crew of the Emilie.

[2] Following a public enquiry, an approach was made to the RNLI, and in 1877, they agreed to start a lifeboat station in Ackergill.

The land and building materials were made available by Mr Duff Dunbar of Hempriggs, and the boathouse, designed by local architect Mr. Brims, was constructed near Ackergill Tower by local builder Mr Charleson, at a cost of £320.

The cost was met with £400 raised locally, plus a further £800 from Mrs A. Bower, of Lessness Heath.

A 34-foot 10-oar self-righting lifeboat, again built by Woolfe of Shadwell, she was one of three boats provided from the legacy of Col. E.A.D.

Hector Sutherland, Town Clerk at Wick, and Honorary Secretary of Ackergill lifeboat, was also appointed Honorary Secretary for Wick Lifeboat Station, both stations being run by the same branch committee.