Invergordon RNLI pay tribute to 9,500 names on anniversary of lifeboat arrival

Today, Monday 1st November, marks the one-year anniversary of the Shannon class ‘RNLB Agnes AP Barr’ (RNLI 13-37) arrival and the crew gathered by the full decal sign, which is an exact replica of her hull numbers, complete with all the names on the RNLI’s first Launch a Memory campaign to show their respect and thanks for the support shown to them over the first year on station.

At 1337 today we remembered all those whose names who have been carefully placed on to the side of the lifeboat with a placing of wreath by Invergordon RNLI coxswain Andrew Murray at the base of the RNLI 13-37 sign, with several members of the volunteer crew standing by on both Port and Starboard sides to mark their respect, which was followed by a minute’s silence.

Coxswain Andrew Murray said “We thought this would be an apt way to remember those who sail with us, those who are remembered by their family and friends and a gesture of thanks for our supporters who have been amazing through the tough times we have all experienced over the last 18 months.

All at Invergordon are working hard to bring a Visitor Experience to the station to our supporters which will enable station visits and tours and the prospect of a virtual tour for those who cannot visit, which we hope will be in place in early 2022.

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