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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on some inland waterways

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on some inland waterways. Founded in 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, the RNLI was granted a Royal Charter in 1860.

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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the largest charity that saves lives at sea . The Institution has saved some 140,000 lives since its foundation, at a cost of more than 600 lives lost in service.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts. They are paid by local authorities, while the RNLI provides equipment and training.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a charity that saves lives at sea . The RNLI has two main categories of lifeboat: All-weather boats.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is a charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on selected inland waterways. The RNLI was founded on 4 March 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, with Royal Patronage from King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland.

Only two years after the foundation of the Royal National Institute for the . These were some of the first RNLI medals to be awarded In all, these five sailing and rowing lifeboats carried out 32 call-outs before the station was closed in 1932, as motorized lifeboats from.

Only two years after the foundation of the Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck in 1824, Lyme Fiegis was fully recognized as a town that needed a lifeboat. These were some of the first RNLI medals to be awarded. Early in 1825, a Coastguard Captain named Richard Spencer altered a local boat by fitting airtight compartments and cork tendering so that it could be used as a propel lifeboat. In all, these five sailing and rowing lifeboats carried out 32 call-outs before the station was closed in 1932, as motorized lifeboats from Exmouth and Weymouth were believed to be able to cover the area.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the UK. .

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as well as on some inland waterways. Founded in 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, the RNLI was granted Royal Charter in 1860 and is a charity in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II is Patron.

Image caption Slipway launch of a Tyne class lifeboat, the class was introduced in 1982. Image caption The Queen after the naming of The Royal British Legion Jubilee lifeboat

Image caption Slipway launch of a Tyne class lifeboat, the class was introduced in 1982. Image caption The Queen after the naming of The Royal British Legion Jubilee lifeboat. Mr Williams, who is a project officer and archivist, said: "It was an untapped resource and now we have preserved it for posterity. It is hoped the conservation project will be finished early next year. Image caption Bridlington’s inshore lifeboat The Lord Feoffees, in service 1984-1992.

With an active fleet of more than 300 lifeboats, last year the RNLI rescued more than 8,000 people. Fact boxes, maps, and diagrams are included, as well as lifeboat class specifications.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on some inland waterways. All-weather lifeboats (ALBs) are large boats with enclosed wheelhouses and survivor spaces below deck, which are self-righting and can go out in all weather conditions.