Modern boatslip.


Former lifeboat slipway.


The lifeboat station and slipway were built in 1896 in order to accomodate a new and larger lifeboat serving the area.


The new slipway, descending straight from the quayside opposite the doorway of the boathouse, into the outer harbour, replaced the older slipway which ran against the harbour wall.


The facility was in use until 1922, when the station closed and responsibility for the southern coast of the Isle of Man was transferred to the Port St Mary station.


The slipway is now used for general harbour purposes.