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It may have escaped your notice, but we live on an island, and are surrounded by some of the most treacherous waters imaginable. We are historically a nation of seafarers, so it is natural that should anyone approaching our shores find themselves in trouble, they will be met by the bravest that this country can offer Just stop and think for a moment, what the outcome of having no maritime rescue organisation would be. We rely totally on the resources of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which is a charitable organisation. It provides a 24-hour service, and gives search and rescue ... more

That's what lifeboat men and women do on a near daily basis. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a charity set up to save lives at sea. They have a comprehensive website at www.rnli.org.uk, which gives details of the boats, history, rescues and also teaching aids for children. I’ll start by giving you a bit of background information about the RNLI, all of which can be found in more detail on the website. It was founded by Sir William Hillary in 1824 and is the world's oldest lifeboat society having saved over 133,500 lives. There are approximately 224 lifeboat stations ... more

RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution Description - The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a registered charity which exists to save lives at sea. It provides, on call, the 24-hour service necessary to cover search and rescue requirements to 50 miles out from the coast of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. There are over 230 RNLI lifeboat stations and over 70 RNLI lifeguarded beaches throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. Last year RNLI lifeboats rescued almost 8,000 people, which is an average of 21 people a day. http://www.rnli.org.uk The RNLI form a vital part of ... more