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Clifden Shannon class lifeboat St Christopher 13-43 moving quickly through the waves.

Your Launch a Memory Clifden updates

Thank you for remembering your loved one by adding their name to the Clifden lifeboat. Welcome to your updates page, where you can keep track of the lifeboat’s progress.
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty, Mrs Joanie Whiteford, pictured reading His Majesty’s warmest thanks to staff and volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

Introducing your new Clifden Crew

This year, volunteer Daniel Whelan qualified as coxswain, as well as volunteers Chris Nee and David O’Reilly qualified as mechanics for your Launch a Memory lifeboat.

Daniel’s first shout as coxswain was on the evening of  Wednesday 14 August 2024. It was also Chris Nee’s first shout as mechanic. Although part of a physical crew of five, they were also part of a crew of 10,000 loved ones. Loved ones like yours, who are always by their side, in name and in spirit.

Billboard outside RNLI lifeboat station displaying a replica of decal names from Clifden Launch a Memory lifeboat

Clifden Station Visits

The Shannon class lifeboat is not visible at Clifden station and is moored out in the harbour so it is not possible to view your loved one’s name up close. There is a billboard replica of the lifeboat decals outside the station that can be seen. Although we love to share the work we do, we please ask that supporters do not turn up to the station expecting to see the lifeboat.

In 2022 Clifden welcomed its Shannon-Class Lifeboat

Over the weekend 14 - 15th May 2022, our Clifden all-weather Shannon class arrived bathed in sunlight to an emotional welcome from volunteers and supporters after a week-long voyage from our All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole. It was a poignant day for so many, as this special lifeboat carries the names of over 10,000 loved ones who will be celebrated and remembered every time the crew heads out to save lives at sea. Re-watch the video to see how the day went.

Launch a Memory Event

In February 2022, we had the privilege of welcoming a number of you to see the Clifden lifeboat at the All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole. These are very special events, and we were honoured to meet many of you and hear the stories you shared of your loved ones.

For those unable to attend, we recorded a short video of the event which is available to watch.

Grouped shot of new retail range for Clifden, 13-43.

Clifden Retail Range

We’ve developed a range of high-quality, affordable mementos that are available to purchase now, so that you can keep your loved one’s memory next to you, as well as on the lifeboat beside the Clifden lifeboat crew when they launch to save lives at sea.

Get the most from Launch a Memory

Launch a memory decal example
Find your loved one's name

Use our online tool to locate the precise location of your loved one's name on the letters and numbers of Clifden’s lifeboat.


Contact us at [email protected] if you require assistance.

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Collage of images from dedications
Leave a dedication
Many people have shared heart-warming stories about why they chose to include the name of someone they miss on the lifeboat – as well as celebrating their or their loved one’s connection to the RNLI.
Add a dedication
A decal with a serial number including the names of loved ones being applied to the hull of a Shannon class lifeboat.
Photo prints and wall art
You can now purchase a lifesaving printed keepsake to commemorate the special person you've remembered on the Clifden Shannon class lifeboat.

Design-wise, you can choose the individual letter or number that your loved one's name is in or the full lifeboat decal.
Browse the Launch a memory Clifden prints
Three crew members standing on the slipway at Largs
Create a Tribute fund for your loved one
Forever by the Sea is an online space for you to share treasured stories and photos of your loved one with family and friends. If you want to, you can also use it to help raise funds for the RNLI in their memory.
share your memories and raise funds