Holyhead (or Caergybi to Welsh speakers) is the largest town on Anglesey.

The harbour was built more than a century ago and its massive breakwater, sheltering some two miles of water from the fury of storms, took nearly 30 years to build.

Holyhead lifeboat station was first established in 1825, making it one of the three oldest stations on the Welsh coast.

The station has an illustrious history with four Gold, 32 Silver and 13 Bronze Medals for gallantry being awarded to coxswains and crews during that time. Previously operating all-weather slipway launched lifeboats, the station now has an Arun, which is moored afloat and a D class inflatable, which is housed in an extension to the slipway boathouse.

Main photo (above left} Ref: 645189 Detailed photo (above right) Ref 645186.