Launch a Memory

In general, names will be arranged in the order we receive them from supporters, but they’ll also be arranged in a way that best fits the shape of the decal. 

The name will appear within the decal that forms the letters and numbers on the lifeboat, either on the side of the lifeboat or wheelhouse (top of the lifeboat). We are currently only accepting names for the wheelhouse.

We can accept:

• More than one name per form submission. The online form allows up to 10 names to be added in one submission. 
• Middle names – e.g. 'John David Smith'
• Titles – e.g. 'Captain John Smith'

We are unable to accept:

• Joint names – e.g. 'The Smiths' or 'John and Joan Smith' or 'John & Joan Smith'. If your submission includes joint names we'll get in touch to arrange an alternative solution.
• Names that include special characters – e.g. 'John Smith!'
• Submissions that have additional information such as numbers and locations – e.g. 'John Smith Plymouth 1952'
• The name of a group or company – e.g. 'Plymouth RNLI Swimmers'

Absolutely. Although Launch a Memory is aimed at those with a loved one who is no longer with us, we have lots of supporters who add the name of someone who is still with us. We have had supporters add someone's name for a birthday present, anniversary and even a wedding gift!  

Feel free to add:

• Your name
• A living family member or friend that you hold dearly
• The names of a couple for an anniversary or wedding gift. Please add as two separate names (you will receive two separate certificates).
• The name of a beloved pet.

If you are donating to celebrate a loved one, once you have submitted your name(s), you'll be given the opportunity to request a celebratory certificate via our Launch a Memory inbox. Please email [email protected] to request. 

As well as your loved one's name on the lifeboat, you'll receive:

• A personalised digital certificate, per name submitted, to print and proudly display
• Regular email updates
• A link to an online 'name finder'
• Access to a retail range specifically for your Launch a Memory lifeboat
• A link to a special Exmouth lifeboat dedications page

Once you've made your donation and submitted your chosen name(s) and the campaign closes, we'll keep you informed about the possibility of attending an event in Poole to visit the lifeboat. But this is yet to be confirmed and subject to availability. 

We will also let you know about any opportunities to see the lifeboat In Exmouth in the future too. We kindly ask that you don't contact the station directly about Launch a Memory or arrive hoping to see the lifeboat.

If you have any questions about your lifeboat, please contact [email protected].