Shannon Launch and Recovery Systems
At 23 locations the 13m Shannon lifeboats are launched over the beach using the Shannon Launch and Recovery System (SLARS). […]
Current Lifeboats
The Merseys – where are they now?
The Merseys – 37 operated in service The last of the 12m Mersey class lifeboats in service was replaced in
The Trents – where are they now?
The RNLI have stated that the 14m Trents will be phased out by 2028. Here is a list detailing where
Lifeboats Past & Present Issue 26 out now
Lifeboats Past & Present Issue 26 is out now. Here is an overview of the contents: LATEST NEWS The RNLI
We exist to support the RNLI and record the history of the lifeboat service
Why not join the society and get the handbook and three Lifeboats Past and Present magazines annually. The cost is
Lifeboat postcards available
RNLI Sales produce postcards for sale at lifeboat stations. Copies of each of these postcards are available to LBES members.