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46K views · 1.1K reactions | A Brief History of Our Biggest Lifeboats: from a steam-powered goliath to the Severn class  | RNLI | Facebook

46K views · 1.1K reactions | A Brief History of Our Biggest Lifeboats: f…

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87K views · 1.7K reactions | On January 12 in 1899, RNLI volunteers showed extraordinary determination to drag their lifeboat 13 miles over land in order to reach a ship in distress - this is the epic story of one of the most arduous rescues in our history. | RNLI | Facebook

87K views · 1.7K reactions | On January 12 in 1899, RNLI voluntee…

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Today marks a lovely day in our history, with the anniversary of the first recorded birth on a lifeboat, which took place on the Barra Island Barnet class in 1960! So here's to all the lifeboat babies, past, present and future, on this special day. | RNLI

Today marks a lovely day in our history, with the anniversary of th…

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135K views · 4K reactions | On World Heritage Day this Sunday, we’re marking a century of lifeboat tractors, who more than pull their weight when it comes to saving lives at sea  | RNLI | Facebook

135K views · 4K reactions | On World Heritage Day this Sunday, …

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On this day in 1861, lifeboatman Henry Freeman's decision to wear a cork lifejacket saved his life – but it also changed the course of RNLI history and, in doing so, saved the lives of many more... | RNLI

On this day in 1861, lifeboatman Henry Freeman's decision to wear …

114.6K viewsFeb 9, 2018

393K views · 5.8K reactions | Getting lifeboats in and out of the water is not always as simple as it sounds. Over the past 194 years we've used everything from horses and steam engines to slipways and tractors to answer the call to rescue. | RNLI | Facebook

393K views · 5.8K reactions | Getting lifeboats in and out of the water is …

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How the RNLI was Founded in 1824 - One Man's Vision

How the RNLI was Founded in 1824 - One Man's Vision

Today marks the 249th birthday of Sir William Hillary, the founder of t…

86.9K viewsJan 4, 2019

1.2K views · 2.1K reactions | Remember a loved one on the sid…

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110K views · 2.5K reactions | Today we take a moment to remember...

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402K views · 904 shares | Over the years we've operated many differe…

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150K views · 1.1K shares | Over the years you have given us the kit, th…

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From blueprint to lifeboat, how long does it take a new Shannon class l…

197.4K viewsJan 18, 2021

13K views · 651 reactions | Your loved one can be a part of RNLI...

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420K views · 6.4K reactions | Today marks 20 years since the crew of...

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21K views · 712 reactions | In the UK we have a proud history of...

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135K views · 4.5K reactions | Today should have been the day the worl…

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48K views · 560 reactions | Throughout our 200 years of lifesa…

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57K views · 2.8K reactions | Today marks the anniversary of the first …

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2024: Discover The RNLI At 200 Years And Counting

The RNLI is celebrating 200 years and while the service's motto is "s…

1.1K viewsMar 5, 2024

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1940: Dunkirk Little Ships - History of the RNLI

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44K views · 694 reactions | Today we’re celebrating our 195th birthd…

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Were you wondering how the Shannon class from RNLI Hasting…

622.5K viewsFeb 14, 2020

Historic lifeboat virtual tour #RNLI #lifeboats #virtualtour #history

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In our 200th year, we proudly mark #InternationalWomensDay by shar…

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Then and now: RNLI lifeboats over the years

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What happens to old RNLI lifeboats?

96.5K viewsFeb 18, 2021

2001: RNLI lifeguards - Timeline - Our history

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