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Plymouth RNLI say thank you for helping us raise our station flag.

Lifeboats News Release

Plymouth RNLI thanks local business LTC Powered Access for their generosity and continued support for the RNLI

RNLI/John Baldry

Plymouth RNLI
Following the recent storms the integrity of the Plymouth RNLI station’s roof came in to question when water began to leak in causing damage in the crew room, situated on the top floor of the unique Grade II listed building.

Our station flag pole had also sustained damage and due to its height was unable to be repaired leaving the station with no flag.

Rob Wills from LTC Powered Access kindly offered to supply a JLG 660 to assist with the repairs required to the building and flag pole to ensure Plymouth RNLI can continue to operate and save lives at sea.

We are glad to say our flag is now proudly flying again and work to the building continues thanks to Doyle & Whitley Construction.

For all your powered access needs please contact LTC on: 01752 500848 or visit: https://www.ltcaccess.co.uk

If you see someone in difficulty at the coast dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard

The RNLI provides a 24-hour search and
rescue service around the UK and Ireland,
up to 100 nautical miles offshore.

The RNLI provides a 24-hour search and
rescue service around the UK and Ireland,
up to 100 nautical miles offshore with 238 lifeboat stations and 441 lifeboats.
In 2023 RNLI volunteers launched 9,192 times from lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland aiding 10,734 people with 269 lives saved.
For further information visit RNLI.org

RNLI/John Baldry

Plymouth RNLI flag flies again

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

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