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[su_video_lightbox image_url=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rnli-historic-lifeboat-rally-fow.jpg” alt_image=”Historic Lifeboat” video_title=”Historic Lifeboats” video_url=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bpHPc76cPI”] RNLI Historic Lifeboats Rally Fowey Cornwall The RNLI Historic Lifeboats Rally is held every year in Fowey. Former Lifeboats from all over the British Isles attend this annual rally. Well worth a visit to see and enjoy these wonderful old boats and marvel at the skill and courage […]
Continue reading[wp_lightbox_fancybox_youtube_video link=”www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsuMWuSiXtA” title=”Penlee Lifeboat Exercise” source=”https://www.visitcornwall.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-02-at-02.38.42-550×270.png”] Penlee Lifeboat Exercise Exercises like this are an essential part of the crew training for all lifeboat stations. During local lifeboat Days, you will see the lifeboat performing demonstrations of rescues usually with one of the SAR helicopters. The Penlee Lifeboat is stationed in Newlyn Cornwall’s largest fishing port. […]
Continue readingPadstow Lifeboat Station The Lifeboat Station was established prior to 1825. The RNLI took full control of the boat and station in 1856. The current lifeboat station is located at Mother Ivey’s Bay, Trevose Head having been re-sited from Hawkers Cove in October 1967 due to river silting. The lifeboat can now launch into deep […]
Continue readingSt Ives Lifeboat St Ives Lifeboat First was established c.1840 and has had a remarkable history of bravery with over 55 awards for gallantry being presented. Over its 165-year history, it has also seen tragedy with seven lifeboat crew losing their lives saving others at sea. This station is classed as a Discover station. […]
Continue readingThe Lizard Lifeboat Lizard Lifeboat First established: 1859 All Weather LB: RNLB David Robinson – Tyne Class All-Weather Lifeboat (47-030) Launches in 2008: 5 People Rescued in 2008: 9 Total Hours at Sea in 2008: 20hrs 01mins Medals since 1824: 10 (9 Silver, 1 Bronze) The Lifeboat Station sits in one of the most remote […]
Continue readingSennen Cove Lifeboat The Sennen Cove Lifeboat was established in 1853, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution`s Sennen Cove Station is situated just one mile northeast of Land`s End. The Station is protected to some extent from the full force of the Atlantic Ocean by the high cliffs of Pedn-men-du ~ but still offers some of […]
Continue readingPort Isaac Lifeboat Port Isaac Lifeboat is situated in a 700-year-old fishing village. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the port handled cargoes of coal, wood, stone and more which were hauled through the narrow streets of the village centre. The village has over 90 Grade 11 listed buildings with the village being designated […]
Continue readingFalmouth Lifeboat First established: 1867 All-Weather LB: RNLB Richard Cox Scott – Severn Class All-Weather Lifeboat (17-29) Inshore LB (1): RNLB Eve Pank – Atlantic 75 Class Inshore Lifeboat (B-756) Launches in 2008: 104 People Rescued in 2008: 113 Total Hours at Sea in 2008: 150hrs 59mins Medals since 1824: “11 (2 Gold, 5 […]
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