#rnli

[sailing-on-a-puddle]

The RNLI (charity who save people in difficulty at sea, mostly in the UK) had an April Fool for people to choose a siren for the lifeboats, and look what option 3 was:

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[scotianostra]

On January 21, 1970, the Duchess of Kent capsized in gale-force winds, five souls were lost.

The Duchess of Kent was a Watson class lifeboat built by Groves and Guttridge in 1954, and stationed at Fraserburgh.

While in service with the RNLI, the lifeboat launched 23 times and saved 13 lives. On 27 October 1959, she launched to the assistance of two fishing boats, rescuing two men and earning RNLI Gold Medals for Gallantry for acting Coxswain Alexander John Duthie and Mechanic Frederick Alexander Kirkness.

While on service to the Danish fishing vessel Opal, the lifeboat capsized – resulting in the loss of five of her six-person crew. The five men who lost their lives were Coxswain John Stephen, Mechanic Frederick Kirkness and crew members William Hadden, James R.S. Buchan and James Buchan. Assistant Mechanic John (Jackson) Buchan was flung clear and saved by a Russian trawler.

13,000 people attended the joint funeral of the crew members.

Following the capsize The Duchess of Kent was broken up at Herd and McKenzie’s boatyard. It was the third loss of a Fraserburgh lifeboat in the 20th century, following Lady Rothes in 1919 and John and Charles Kennedy in 1953.

The names of the crew of The Duchess of Kent are listed on the RNLI Memorial Sculpture outside the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset.

In 2010 a memorial to all who died was unveiled, as seen in the pics.

[tianalaurence1]

Princess Anne meeting guests at the RNLI garden party

[foreverfitnesspositivity]

A world-leading search and rescue organisation, the RNLI’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 144,000 lives since its founding in 1824. From triumphs to tragedies; from oar-powered vessels to the boats packed with cutting-edge technology used today; from introducing the first lifeboats on the River Thames to rolling-out a UK beach lifeguard service; from running the UK and Ireland’s biggest ever drowning prevention campaigns to working with others to save lives overseas – the RNLI has a remarkable 200-year story to tell....Happy Anniversary RNLI 🚤🚤🛥️🚤

[benoits-neckerchieves]

My local library finally has Daniel’s lifeboat thingy!! :))

[jotun-philosopher]

A Good Omens mini-ficlet to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI

The year is 1824. For once, it's Aziraphale who's received a commendation from Upstairs for something he's only just hearing about -- and Upstairs NEVER hands out commendations, so this must be something really impressive!

So, he and Crowley take a trip to Douglas on the Isle of Man to see what this new "National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck" is all about, have a fascinating chat with the founder, Sir William Hillary, then go out for fish and chips (and possibly "fish and chips" *nudge nudge wink wink* -- innuendo inspired by @vidavalor's epic Fish meta)

[richs-pics]

The Coxswain by Ray Lonsdale

[shipwreckguy]

Twilight PZ33

FV Twilight PZ33 fire in Newlyn Harbour; 1 injured #rnli #uk #fishing

[tim-dennis]

Massing of lifeboats to celebrate 250 years of RNLI in 2024

[lsmithtumb]

SeaScribes writers group are planning a book launch of their anthology of short stories and poems (Cargo of the soul) on July 5th inn bray Town Hall 2pm to 4pm. Thanks to the Mermaid Arts Centre for support. Bray Camera Club for collaborating with us and providing photographs. Book profits at launch to go to the RNLI.

[princesscatherineblog]

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the RNLI LifeBoat Station at St. Davids and met crew, volunteers, and those who have been supported by their local unit on September 8, 2023, in St. Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 

[princessanneftw]

The Duke of Kent, RNLI President, has officially named the charity’s newest lifeboat, RNLB Duke of Edinburgh, in recognition of the late Duke’s long-standing commitment to maritime services.

RNLI Vice President Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence was also present and named the new launch and recovery rig.

@RoyalFamily | 5 June 2023

[tianalaurence1]

Princess Anne, Sir Tim and Duke of Kent at the Garden Party to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of RNLI.

📸: WPA Pool

[fantastictyphoonpeanut]

Flag Day - Royal National Lifeboat Institution fundraising 1930s. (FTP)

[benoits-neckerchieves]

In light of this news i bring you pictures of daniel being cute in RNLI lifeboats