A former RNLI lifeboat which served the north-east for 30 years is to be restored and exhibited to the public.
Crews working on the Julia Park Barry of Glasgow saved 496 lives while working out of Peterhead between 1939 and 1969.
It is hoped the boat will be placed on the grounds of Peterhead Prison Museum next year.
Work is currently underway to construct an area to house the 46ft, 20 tonne vessel.
The boat was originally built at a cost of £9,055 and was launched from the station 162 times in its 30 active years.
Museum operations manager Alex Geddes said: “The lifeboat was gifted back to us two years ago and the new base and frame will be put on in the autumn.
“Work on the boat will commence in the winter to restore it and after that it will be open to the public.”
Exhibition curators are also appealing for information on the whereabouts of a small teddy dressed as the coxswain of the lifeboat.
The dark brown bear which wore a bright orange RNLI uniform and sailors cap was made by former inmates at the prison.
It is thought information about the bear may provide an interesting link between the jail and the RNLI.
Mr Geddes said: “A member of the RNLI asked us what had happened to the bear he had taken a picture of years ago after hearing about our restoration plans.
“Of course now we know about this bear we want it because it was crafted by inmates so it would bring the whole project together although it could be anywhere now.
“We have the boat and other bits and pieces such as the engine, the compass and a range of original items for display.
“If we had the bear then this would tie the whole display together.”
Anyone with information about the Julia Park Barry or the bear should call the museum on 01779 482200
