Heritage - Sea Rescue
Between 1803, when the island had its first pulling lifeboat, and 1861, when the RNLI took over the Guernsey station, 125 wrecks were recorded in local waters. From 1862 to 1928 a further 135 occurred, with the lifeboat being called out just 17 times. However, this brave yet ineffective service eventually grew to become the envy of the world. Records show Guernsey Lifeboats launching nearly 1000 times saving almost 600 lives.
Guernsey is proud of the coxswains and crew who have accumulated RNLI gallantry awards with no less than 2 Gold Medals, 8 Silver Medals and 15 Bronze Medals awarded since 1861.
For further details please visit the RNLI website
SWAN RENDEZVOUS 2010 31 May 2010 - 04 Jun 2010
Contact Martin Ozard +44 (0) 1481 265027 or 710365
Organised by the Guernsey combined yacht Clubs - The Swan Guernsey Rendezvous forms part of a worldwide programme of sail...
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GUERNSEY LIFEBOAT GUILD ANNUAL DINNER 24 Apr 2010 - 24 Apr 2010
At the Duke of Richmond Hotel 7-7.30 ‘till late
Tickets £45 available from the Harbour Office +44 (0) 1481 720229
Live Entertainment with City Limits. Raffle. Black Tie
In a...
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