#royal national lifeboat institute

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#OTD in 1936 – The Daunt Rock Rescue.

The Ballycotton lifeboat ‘Mary Stanford’ returns to its home port in East Cork following probably the most famous sea rescue in Irish maritime history. Ballycotton fisherman Patrick Sliney was Coxswain of the life boat which spent over 60 hours at sea, in a successful attempt to save six men from the lightship that guarded the Daunt Rock. The Royal National Lifeboat Institute website states: ‘A…

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For 200 years, RNLI volunteers have saved people in desperate need at sea. And that’s all down to kindness. Lifeboat crews and lifeguards are known for their courage. But none of their incredible rescues would be possible without the kindness shown by the public. Since 1824, the kit, training, lifeboats and fuel they’ve needed to save lives has been funded by kind donations.

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Are there children in the family? Join Storm Force, the kids club of the RNLI

On Saturday, over £900.00 was raised for the RNLI!!! This incredible amount was achieved by the RNLI's City of Manchester branch and the Chorlton Methodist Church. Local residents bought plants and homemade cakes, with all proceeds going to help the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.  

Also present was an RNLI stand and among the conversations had, included giving out information on Storm Force, the RNLI’s club for the under-11's. Storm Force membership makes a fun gift for any occasion, including birthdays and Christmas.

For just £14.00 per year, Storm Force brings our young people closer to the world of lifeboats and lifeguards. Kids get their own crew bag, pencil case and stickers, along with copies of Storm Force magazine, which is packed with real rescue stories and water safety advice.

One of my personal favorites of Storm Force membership, is the access children get to the RNLI's 'crew room', which has fun video games, engaging real life rescue videos and a whole lot more. This provides a safe online environment for children within the RNLI supporters community.

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A world-leading search and rescue organisation, the RNLI’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 144,000 lives since its founding in 1824. From triumphs to tragedies; from oar-powered vessels to the boats packed with cutting-edge technology used today; from introducing the first lifeboats on the River Thames to rolling-out a UK beach lifeguard service; from running the UK and Ireland’s biggest ever drowning prevention campaigns to working with others to save lives overseas – the RNLI has a remarkable 200-year story to tell....Happy Anniversary RNLI 🚤🚤🛥️🚤

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A Good Omens mini-ficlet to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the RNLI

The year is 1824. For once, it's Aziraphale who's received a commendation from Upstairs for something he's only just hearing about -- and Upstairs NEVER hands out commendations, so this must be something really impressive!

So, he and Crowley take a trip to Douglas on the Isle of Man to see what this new "National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck" is all about, have a fascinating chat with the founder, Sir William Hillary, then go out for fish and chips (and possibly "fish and chips" *nudge nudge wink wink* -- innuendo inspired by @vidavalor's epic Fish meta)

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A Christmas song for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) celebrating their 200th year.

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Dungeness, UK

A group of people are brought ashore in Kent onboard an RNLI lifeboat following a small boat incident in the Channel

Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

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Croydon's LIfeboat parades that answered a Mayday appeal

Big day out: Croydon’s Lifeboat Day parade in 1908. A regular, if not annual event, it raised precious money for an enduring cause SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Newspaper archive reports going back more than a century reveal a regular Croydon town centre fund-raiser: the Lifeboat Day procession, as DAVID MORGAN takes us back in time… The RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, celebrates its 200th…

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The Rescue Of The Forrest Hall

How the Forrest Hall was rescued and what happened afterwards #RNLI #Lynmouth

By the time the crew of the Louisa had completed their herculean task of dragging their vessel the thirteen miles up and down Countisbury Hill with a little help from their friends and eighteen horses, launched it, and rowed an hour out to the Forrest Hall, the stricken ship had managed to drop its anchors but was still drifting slowly close to Hurlstone Point. Some of the lifeboat crew boarded…

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HOWTH RNLI LIFEBOAT STATION

For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry.

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry. Today the station operates both a Trent class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom,…

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told u it was real

if u can't read the small in yellow so well:

"What you can do: Check with the place you bought them, as they may offer a "take back" scheme. Ask at local marinas, life raft service stations, local authorities or waste disposal businesses."

^added this text because personally it really irks me when i cannot make out what a screenshot/photo says. even if u guys won't be handing in any flares to the RNLI.... i don't think at least....

had a beach episode today and i saw a sign/notice outside the lifeboats area saying (to the effect of):

“please don’t donate your old pyrotechnics to us they might not work or be dangerous :(“

first of all yes. my eyes laser-focused on the first part of one of those words and blacked out. you know me.

second WHO THE HELL JUST OWNS FLARES, IN A BIG ENOUGH QUANTITY THAT IT IS A BIG ENOUGH PROBLEM THEY CAN DONATE ENOUGH TO NEED A SIGN SAYING NOT TO DO THAT?!?

tf2 ass predicament. ​got me thinkin mannco WOULD do that. osha who. i mean theyre not trying to save each other they’re doing the opposite

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new James Fitzjames display thing in the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich - at least I’d say it’s new because I’ve been several times and never seen it before and it makes reference to his remains having been recently identified!

OBJECT IN FOCUS

An act of 'gallant heroism'

On 1 February 1835 ship's mate James Fitzjames saved the life of James Dickinson, who had fallen into the River Mersey near Liverpool. Fitzjames was on board the ship George Canning when customs officer Dickinson, who was helping to load supplies from a steamer, slipped into the river. In a letter to his uncle, Fitzjames described how he spotted Dickinson - who was unable to swim - 'floundering away like a porpoise'.

Without hesitation, he jumped fully clothed into the fast-moving and freezing cold Mersey.

He managed to keep Dickinson's head above the water until they were picked up by a small boat a considerable distance downriver. Much to Fitzjames's embarrassment, his story made the national newspapers and he received several awards in recognition of his bravery.

Presentation cup

E. Terry & Co., 1830-31

The Corporation of Liverpool presented this silver cup to seaman James Fitzjames at a celebratory dinner in February 1835 after he saved the life of James Dickinson. He later took it back to his ship, where it was filled with mulled port and the whole crew drank to his health. Fitzjames was also granted Freedom of the City of Liverpool, while the Royal Humane Society and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) awarded him silver lifesaving medals (the RNLI medal is also in the National Maritime Museum's collection).

MY CHOICE

'I chose this cup because the person it was awarded to deserves more recognition. James Fitzjames is a true maritime hero who I think history has neglected. After the act of bravery for which he was given the cup, Fitzjames went on to have a distinguished naval career, before losing his life during Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Arctic expedition (1845-48). Using DNA analysis, researchers finally identified his remains, recovered from King William Island, Canada, in September 2024. It was this moment that inspired me to suggest this object for display!

Suzy Jenvey, Visitor and Sales Assistant

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It’s time for you to get involved!

Did you know, you don’t have to live by the sea to get involved with the RNLI? The Royal National Lifeboat Institute are the charity which saves lives at sea and in 2022, the RNLI’s lifeboats were launched 9,312 times, their crews saved 389 lives and RNLI lifeguards saved 117 people.

In the North West of England, the RNLI City of Manchester branch have some exciting plans lined up, to support the incredible men and women who answer the call and save lives at sea. An upcoming event is a public gathering at the Chorlton Methodist Church (M21 9JG) on Saturday 17th June and will kick off at 9am - 1pm.

This event will see a number of stalls, where a vast array of plants, sweet treats and books will be for sale - with all proceeds going to advance the RNLI's lifesaving work! There will also be an RNLI stall, where members of the public can get more information on water safety.

You can stay intouch with the RNLI City of Manchester branch over on Facebook and if you live in the North West of England, you may wish to also follow @RNLIBlackpool, @HoylakeRNLI and @RNLILiverpool over on Twitter. The Royal National Lifeboat Institute are a UK wide charity and everyone is invited to get involved.

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The Duke and Duchess of York in London to attend events celebrating the centenary year of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution // May 20, 1924

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23 May 2024 The Princess Royal meets guests during the Sovereign's Royal National Lifeboat Institution garden party at Buckingham Palace.