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Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI represent the Institution In London

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Wednesday 8 October 2025 was a very proud day for the station as Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI were chosen to represent the whole of the RNLI at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London for the Annual National Service for Seafarers.

L-R 2nd Coxswain Jason Edmonds, Helmsman Dave Kilpatrick, Helmsman John Mclellan holding the RNLI standard, Coxswain Andy Mason, Lifeboat Operations Manager Lindsey Wigmore inside St. Paul's Cathedral

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Great Yarmouth and Gorleston volunteers at St. Paul's Cathedral
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The special annual service for Seafarers was first held in 1905. Now, 120 years later, the service and congregation continue to reflect the full range of the maritime activities of the nation and it reminds us of their importance.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI's representatives were:
Lifeboat Operations Manager Cpt. Lindsey Wigmore, Coxswain Andy Mason, 2nd Coxswain Jason Edmonds, Helm John Mclellan and Helm Dave Kilpatrick.

Also in attendance was HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal along with representatives from the Royal and Merchant Navies, the commercial world, shipping companies, mission and philanthropic societies, schools and museums, veterans’ associations, labour unions, youth and leisure organisations and it was also open to members of the public.

Coxswain Andy Mason said: ‘It was a great honour to be selected to represent the RNLI and carry the RNLI standard. What an amazing service for the seafarers and an incredible building to be held in.’

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For more information, please contact Ben Penning, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer: [email protected]

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Great Yarmouth and Gorleston volunteers with RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes
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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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About the author

Ben Penning
Lifeboat Press Officer, Great Yarmouth & Gorleston

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