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An icon in the bay...
The waters of Douglas Bay can be dangerous if there are easterly storms and in the past, there have been many shipwrecks here. Sir William Hilary (founder of the RNLI) was responsible for the buildin...
The Refuge Tower is a landmark of Douglas Bay. It was originally a refuge for shipwrecked sailors. Many years ago my cousin and I tried to get there by a rowing boat. This included losing the oa...
An icon in the bay...
The waters of Douglas Bay can be dangerous if there are easterly storms and in the past, there have been many shipwrecks here. Sir William Hilary (founder of the RNLI) was responsible for the buildin...
A view from afar
We only viewed the Tower of Refuge from 'afar' both from our ship as we entered and from the shore. Impressive!
A practical monument to saving lives
Highly visible tower built on a sandbank in Douglas Bay to allow shipwrecked sailors to reach safety Build by the founder of the RNLI
STRANGE EATING PLACE
There is no place to eat on the Tower. Who on earth submitted this venue as a suitable eating place.
Tower of Refuge
The Refuge Tower is a landmark of Douglas Bay. It was originally a refuge for shipwrecked sailors. Many years ago my cousin and I tried to get there by a rowing boat. This included losing the oa...