

Watch: How Penlee lifeboat crew saved 8 lives in a storm
Every time RNLI volunteers launch to the rescue, it's an outstanding act of selflessness and kindness.
Throughout our 200-year history, some lifesaving calls have been singled out for special recognition – for the courage and skill shown by the crew, in the most difficult of conditions.
This is one of those rescues, and it led to Coxswain Patch Harvey being awarded a Silver Medal for Gallantry in 2024. Watch the Penlee crew tell the story of how they tackled a dark and stormy night to save eight lives:
Take a virtual tour of Penlee Lifeboat Station – and explore their Severn class lifeboat Ivan Ellen – on their station page.
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