Local MP Shows Support for Newhaven RNLI in Charity’s 200th Year

James was given a tour of the lifeboat station by two of Newhaven RNLI’s volunteers, Lifeboat Management Group Chair, Susan Carroll, and Lifeboat Operations Manager, Roger Cohen MBE.

James heard about our lifeboat station’s history which stretches back to 1803, and about some of the rescues that Newhaven RNLI’s volunteer crew have done this year. Some of our volunteers shared the important lifesaving work that Newhaven RNLI does. James was also shown some of the RNLI’s lifesaving equipment such as a tour of Newhaven’s Severn Class All-Weather Lifeboat.

Roger Cohen MBE, Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: ‘We appreciate James taking the time to visit Newhaven RNLI to learn more about the lifesaving work our volunteers do. Our charity has been saving lives at sea for 200 years and would not be able to operate without the commitment of our volunteers, and the generous donations from the public.’

Newhaven RNLI relies on kind donations from members of the public to continue saving lives at sea. You can donate to Newhaven RNLI here.

Notes to editors

· Newhaven RNLI was established in 1803, and covers from Beachy Head to Brighton. It’s a modern afloat station and operates an all-weather Severn class lifeboat.

· Severn Class – Named after the River Severn, the Severn Class is the largest lifeboat in the RNLI fleet. The Severn can take on the worst sea conditions and comes into her own on long offshore search and rescues.

· Inshore Lifeboat - The lifeboat was first introduced into the RNLI fleet in 1963, the design of the inflatable D class lifeboat continues to evolve to meet changes in demand and technology. She is highly manoeuvrable and usually operates closer to shore than our all-weather lifeboats. She comes into her own for searches and rescues in the surf, shallow water and confined locations - often close to cliffs, among rocks and even inside caves.

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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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 142,700 lives.

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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