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The dediocation ceremony of the lifeboat John Cresswell at Penarth. 16th August 1989

The Porthcawl Lifeboat crew Left to right: Stuart Roberts, Senior Helmsman, Simon Ladbrooke, Laurie Dowell. March 1999

Christopher Missen, Ross Purchase and Joseph Missen, who hope to follow in the footsteps of their fathers, trying out the new Atlantic 75 Lifeboat at the Porthcawl RNLI Station. 16th August 1996

An Atlantic 75 vessel, the Porthcawl lifeboat. 29th April 1998

Hauling on two guide ropes, the launching crew steady the Ferryside Lifeboat as it runs down the slipway for its final run. The station is due to be closed at the end of the month. 22nd June 1960

A newlife-saver made a splash at its official launch in West Wales yesterday. The town of New Quay welcomed a new, 16-foot inflatable lifeboat bought with proceeds from a charity concert

Captain Graham Sommerfield, Honorary Secretary at Penarth Lifeboat Station August 1995

On its half tracked carriage, the Ferryside Lifeboat runs down the slipway, steadied by the launching crew on two guides ropes as it makes its final run

The American built lifeboat that is touring lifeboat stations around the British Isles put In to the Mumbles Pier on Sunday morning for members of the Mumbles Lifeboat Crew to try out for themselves

Coxswain Derek Scott with the crew of the Mumbles lifeboat. They took along two extra hands for this trip to the Bristol Channel lightships before Christmas. The lifeboat has a regular crew of seven

The site of the new Penarth Lifeboat Station at the sea front in Penarth. Circa 1995

The Mumbles lifeboat plunges down from the slipway as she leaves to deliver Christmas Cards to various light vessels in the Bristol Channel. 23rd December 1963

Members of the Penarth Lifeboat Crew who took part in a rescue near Cardiff : Andrew Rabiotti, Karl Lawrence and Gareth Wigmore. August 1995

Invited guests being brought being given a trip around the bay on the Llandudno lifeboat Lilly Wainwright, leaving Rhos jetty

New Quay mechanic Mervyn Thomas on board the RNLB "Birds Eye"
New Quay mechanic Mervyn Thomas on board the RNLB " Birds Eye" at New Quay Lifeboat Station, It was replaced in 1990 with a new Mersey Class lifeboat. Circa 1990

The arrival of the new motor lifeboat at New Quay, Cardiganshire. The old sailing lifeboat can be seen on the left of the picture. The name of the new vessel is " St Albans"

Philip Missen, Hon Secretary at Porthcawl lifeboat station. 29th April 1998

Gareth Davies, a captain at Rest Bay Lifeboat Station at Porthcawl, looking around the station. June 1997

Pwllhelis new lifeboat, The Catherine and Vircoe Buckland, pictured shortly before its official launch on 20th August 1953

36 year old Aileen Jones, the only female helm in the RNLI in Wales, pictured at Porthcawl in Wales, where she is a volunteer. 21st May 1999

The latest addition to the complement at Porthcawl Lifeboat Station is the Tiger D donated by Esso to mark one years incident free working within the Petrol Companys British fleet

Steve Moon from the Porthcawl Welcome Group poses with and Veronigue Foucher-Morvan from Saint-Sebastien-sur-Loire, at the Porthcawl Lifeboat Station as part of a town twinning visit. Circa 1999

Roy Griffiths, ready to receive an emergency call at the new St. Brides Lifeboat Garside, St Davids, Wales. 12th August 1988

Rhyls new lifeboat tractor seen preparing for submersion tests. 8th January 1954

Lifeboat being launched at Tenby Lifeboat Launch Station, South Wales. 17th November 1993

The Tenby inshore lifeboat crew. 30th August 1979

St. Davids lifeboat on the slipway at St. Justinian, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 3rd June 1989

Tenby lifeboatman Philip Wilson. Circa 1991

Lifeboat in operation in Rhyl, North Wales. May 1963

Model of the first purpose-built lifeboat, the Original, built by Henry Francis Greathead of South Shields in 1789. South ShieldOs private Law House committee endeavoured to find an inventor who

Kevin Gardener and Steven Buck, both rescued from a cabin cruiser by the RNLI. 2nd March 1999

The United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, John Louis Jnr (seated at the right) on board the new lifeboat which he had just named " The American Ambassador" at the Atlantic

One of the busiest lifeboat stations in Wales has been given a larger and faster boat as part of a policy to improve the rescue service around a popular stretch of coastline

A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing trials in Cardigan Bay, off Aberystwyth

Port Talbots dedicated band of unpaid lifeguards took command of a new high speed rescue craft yesterday, courtesy of locally based components firm Borg Warner Automotive

Bertie Roach and Mike Eynon at Angle lifeboat station after receiving their long-service medals after 20 years with the RNLI

The sea is pool-placid as the sun goes down and the Barry lifeboat stands at her harbour moorings. The chalets of ButlinOs Holiday Camp dominate the darkening skyline. 27th March 1971

Crew of the 16 foot inflatable Little and Broad Haven lifeboat at Little Haven: Brian Dilley, David Love, Chris Williamson and Peter Llewellyn. 25th July 1989

RNLB Arun, the first prototype boat Arun class lifeboat stationed in Barry, Wales. She entered service at St Peter Port in 1972 but moved on to Barry Dock where it was stationed until 1997

Staff at Swanseas Industrial and Maritime Museum have discovered that a dilapidated boat they have been repairing for a few months is of significant importance to Welsh nautical history

RNLI volunteers gather outside Manchester Town Hall on a historic day for charity fundraising. Until the late 1880s, the RNLI mostly relied on wealthy philanthropists for financial support

The coxswain, Mr Fred Warts and the signalman Mr John Wells tie up the Barry lifeboat, the Rachel and Mary Evans, as she arrives back at Barry harbour after her six months refit at Littlehampton

Aberystwyth lifeboat, circa 1900

The Barry lifeboat speeds away from Barry docks on its annual trip to take Christmas food to the crew of the Trinity House Breaksea Lightship. 23rd December 1969

Vivienne Whiteright, Mandy Clarke, and Phillipa Lewis, female crew members of the Little and Broadhaven lifeboat operating the beat at St Brides Bay, Pembrokeshire. 3rd February 1990

A modern self righting lifeboat, the Tyne class lifeboat 47-010 RFA Sir Galahad, at Tenby, Wales. 15th July 1986

Coxswain Frank Tinsley (right) and Mechanical Second Coxswain Fred Mullay at the controls of the Arthur and Blanche Harris during sea trials off Barry. 1st April 1968

Aberystwyths RNLI crew and their boat at the towns fire station. The fire service came to the rescue of the local lifeboat after it had been cut off from its boathouse due to engineering work

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"RNLI: A Legacy of Bravery and Rescue Across the Seas" From the RNLI lookout, brave volunteers keep a watchful eye on the treacherous waters, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, captured leaving Littlehampton, stands as a testament to the dedication and courage of those who have served in saving lives at sea. In Ramsgate, we see the crew of Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read - heroes who navigate through stormy seas to bring hope and safety to those in distress. Mumbles Pier in Gower, Swansea showcases the stunning beauty of Wales while reminding us that even amidst such tranquility, danger lurks. The RNLI lifeboat Arab I rests at Padstow quay in Cornwall from 1883-1900 - an iconic symbol of rescue missions carried out during that era. Lifeboat Push in Fowey witnessed its own heroic moments back in September 1990 when it embarked on a mission filled with determination and selflessness. Crewmen like Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman from Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat exemplify unwavering bravery as they face turbulent waters head-on. Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten alongside Eric Fry demonstrate teamwork as they stand united against nature's fury. Appledore in Devon showcases both lifeboats and dedicated crew members working tirelessly to save lives. Their commitment is unwavering even amidst challenging circumstances. Hastings mersey class lifeboat Sealink Endeavour reminds us that England's shores are protected by fearless individuals who risk their lives for others' safety day after day. Tynemouth RNLI station located on North Shields' East Quayside serves as a beacon of hope for those lost at sea. This picture captures their relentless efforts to ensure no one is left behind.