A much older motor-lifeboat, built in 1919, she had served at Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire), but was larger, faster and much better equipped.

In November 1939, the Dunleary provided exceptional service to H.M.Trawler Gaul, saving the boat and 15 crew.

[2][3] The Sarah Townsend Porritt (ON 886) arrived on 19 April 1951, a 46ft 9in Watson-class lifeboat, with twin diesel engines, giving 8.36 knots.

On 3 July 1955, she was called to the yacht Penboch, aground on Angry Brow two miles north of Southport.

Coxswain Harold Parkinson was awarded the bronze medal, with George Harrison receiving 'The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum'.

[3] A mussel cleaning plant had been constructed on the waterfront at Lytham in 1935, but it was no longer needed by 1957.

On hearing of the intended demolition, RNLI Mechanic George Harrison was reported as saying "What a pity to pull down the place.

Lytham St Annes boat 47-037 Sarah Emily Harrop (ON 1155) was sent away for repairs, only never to return.

Now, a second Mersey was sent on trials to Lytham St Annes in 1999, 12-001 Peggy and Alex Caird (ON 1124), this time operating out of Fairhaven Road car park.

She was recovered to the Fairhaven Road car park site in St Annes, where a temporary station was constructed in July 1999.