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Charles Dibdin
Charles Dibdin, The Lifeboat Fund's 51st lifeboat, went into service on 13 November 2009 at the New Brighton Lifeboat Station, Merseyside. The lifeboat is an Atlantic 85 rigid inflatable lifeboat and was named after Charles Dibdin, one of the founders of The Lifeboat Fund in 1866 who later went on to become RNLI Secretary.
Latest News from the RNLI
- Busy Time for Workington RNLI
- Hastings lifeboat volunteers welcome children for RNLI 'Storm Force' day
- New Norfolk restaurant to help save lives at sea
- Both Ramsgate RNLI Lifeboats Launch to Rescue Yacht on the Goodwin Sands
- RNLI lifesavers work together to rescue two kayakers off Portwrinkle beach
- Bridlington RNLI volunteer receives national award from the Duke of Gloucester
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 Garry Philpot, IT Test Manager with HM Revenue & Customs says, "I've always been fascinated by boats - when I moved to Southend-on-Sea eight years ago, I was keen to volunteer for the RNLI. These days I'm no longer part of the actual crew because of a knee injury, but I still help out with launching the... |
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