• Highly visible tower built on a sandbank in Douglas Bay to allow shipwrecked sailors to reach safety.
  • It is known as the Tower of Refuge because it was built in the 1800s to shelter castaways. ... The Refuge Tower is a landmark of Douglas Bay.
  • Situated in Douglas Bay, the tower came into being after RNLI founder William Hillary petitioned for a sanctuary to be built on St Mary's Isle.
  • The Tower of Refuge from Shipwreck, referred to as the Tower of Refuge, is a stone-built castellated structure which was erected on St Mary's Isle...
  • The Tower of Refuge in Douglas was completed in 1832 and is also known as Conister Rock or St Mary's Isle.
  • The tower of refuge, also known as st. mary’s isle, is a small structure erected upon a partially submerged granite...
  • Inaugurated in April 1832, Tower of Refuge is a castellated structure overlooking the North Sea.
  • The Tower of Refuge, an instantly recognisable feature of Douglas Bay, was erected chiefly through zeal of Sir William Hillary...
  • By Steam Railway, take the train to Douglas and then walk down the Douglas Harbour to the Sea Terminal or beach. Visiting the Tower of Refuge.