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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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Mersey Class Lifeboat - The RNLI’s Lifeboat Fleet - RNLI

Mersey Class Lifeboat - The RNLI’s Lifeboat Fleet - RNLI

100K views · 4.1K reactions | 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 | Facebook

100K views · 4.1K reactions | Today marks a lovely day in our history, …

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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 …

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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 the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. In 1823 Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea, and in 1824 the RNLI was founded. | RNLI

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

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24K views · 2.3K reactions | Our volunteers have been standing...

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

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Over the years we've operated many different classes of lifeboat, regul…

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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…

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

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On this day in 1928 one of the worst disasters in RNLI history took plac…

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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

4.3K views · 65 reactions | The RNLI is celebrating 200 years and while …

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1940: Dunkirk Little Ships - History of the RNLI

2.7M views · 5.7K reactions | Be a lifesaver - become a member of th…

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Learn About the RNLI with Facts and Activities for Kids

Were you wondering how the Shannon class from RNLI Hasting…

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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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20K views · 544 reactions | We are fortunate to have thousands of am…

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Six Spectacular Slipways - Launching Lifeboats at the RNLI

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2.2M views · 51K reactions | We are the charity that has been saving li…

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Then and now: RNLI lifeboats over the years

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What happens to old RNLI lifeboats?

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