Historic Porth Nigwyl lifeboat station in Moelfre is set for auction. The sale sparks mixed reactions from the community.
The Porth Nigwyl lifeboat station in Moelfre will be auctioned. Its guide price is £95,000. Town & Country Property Auctions calls it a rare opportunity; you can own a piece of marine history.
The auctioneers say the station has a rich history. It sits in a beautiful coastal spot. There is a small beach with pebbles and rocks offering amazing views.
The auctioneers warn about access. You can only reach it by walking, and the area is steep, so be careful; viewings must be done with someone else as safety comes first.
Moelfre got its first lifeboat in 1848. The AAPLS started it. It was Anglesey’s sixth lifeboat location, with other locations including Cemlyn, Holyhead, Rhoscolyn, Penmon, and Llanddwyn.
The building is about 66 square meters and has been a private boathouse. A small storeroom sits at the back, filled with boats and fishing gear; it looks like updates are needed.
Town & Country says the slipway needs work, and the property lacks utilities, making connections difficult to obtain. Online bidding starts March 25 at 5:30 PM and ends 25 minutes later; the seller may accept offers early.
Online, people discussed the station and one person wondered if it could become a home, while another imagined someone buying it and demanding wave control.
Someone praised the lifeboat crews’ bravery. Another suggested using the sea as a toilet. One person joked that even a car could be a home.
On Facebook, someone worried and asked why advertise it. They felt locals needed it more than anyone else. There are mixed views on this historical sale.
The comments show appreciation for the lifeboatmen’s courage; they risked their lives at sea, after all.