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Tower of Refuge

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Historical SitesIslands/Peninsulas
Open year round, 24/7
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5G2J+4GW, Douglas Bay St Mary's Isle, Isle of ManMap
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  • EESW1
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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...

    Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022
  • kenbaines
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    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!

    Reviewed on Apr 27, 2022
  • Alanthebairn
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    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

    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2021
  • peejay9145
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    STRANGE EATING PLACE

    There is no place to eat on the Tower. Who on earth submitted this venue as a suitable eating place.

    Reviewed on Aug 12, 2021
  • PrestonGuild
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    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...

    Reviewed on Mar 20, 2020
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