Lymington RNLI 60 Anniversary
During this period, Lymington RNLI has operated six lifeboats, including the current Atlantic 85 B class lifeboat David Bradley and has launched on service 1,540 times and saved 235 lives.
- In 1965 an Inshore lifeboat station was established with a D class lifeboat.
- In 1973 the D class lifeboat was withdrawn and replaced by an Atlantic 21, B-519 Surrey Forester.
- In 1978 a purpose build boathouse was constructed.
- In 1986 a new lifeboat Atlantic 21, B-566 supported by Frank and Mary Atkinson.
- In 1991 a first floor extension to the boathouse was recently completed to provide improved crew facilities and a souvenir sales outlet.
- In 2002 the new station Atlantic 75 class lifeboat B-784 Victor “Danny” Lovelock was placed on service. This lifeboat was funded by Mrs Iris Lovelock.
- In 2006 New inshore lifeboathouse completed on 6 July.
- In 2015 the stations lifeboat was replaced with a new Atlantic 85 class B-882 David Bradley
Over the 60 years the following have been awarded to the voluntary crew at Lymington.
- RNLI Bronze Medal
Alan Percival Coster, Helm - 1981
- Medal Service Certificate
Peter E. T. Harvey, crew member - 1981
Simon G. Chalk, crew member - 1981
- The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum
Nick Hayward, Helm - 2002
- A Framed Letter of Thanks signed by the Chairman of the Institution
Alan Coster, Helm - 1988
Michael Crowe, crew member - 1988
Barry Down, crew member - 2002
Robin Mursell, crew member - 2002
Austin Honeysett, crew member - 2002
- Letters of appreciation signed by the Director of the Institution
Nick Hayward, crew member - 1988
- Framed Commendation signed by the Director of Lifesaving Operations
Kevin Coster, Helm - 2021
Philip Baker, crew member - 2021
Declan O'Riordan, crew member - 2021
Greg Pachany, crew member - 2021
Suzanne Brown, Lifeboat Press Officer, Lymington Lifeboat Station [email protected].uk
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Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
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