Short answer: yes Please bear in mind that its not yet open to the public and almost all the artifacts are in storage Nonetheless, I can let you all in. At the last meet-up we had a meal in the Kingston. (A nearby hotel) We should be able to meet there again. give me numbers and fix the date As an interesting aside, You can see a rescue cart with all its equipment (except the rocket) including the Breeches buoy. WP has a nice article on the Lyle gun - the previous technology There is no article on the rescue carts. The article on the Breeches buoy is - well just look at it At one time there were rescue carts all around the coast and many lives were saved there should be an article - so bring cameras ===================== Is Dún Laoghaire a suitable location? Clem, would you be able to organise a tour of the maritime museum as an activity? Clem, too, if you are in Dún Laoghaire would you be able to find/book a suitable venue for the meet up? Oliver