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A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing
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A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing
A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing trials in Cardigan Bay, off Aberystwyth.
The RNLI has sent the 17 foot six Inch Inflatable Zodiac Mk IV to Wales with one of its inspectors who will report back to headquarters on its suitability as a rescue craft.
Picture shows: The crew of the Aberystwyth inshore lifeboat centre and the Zodiac raft.
11th November 1981
Staff
Western Mail
Mirrorpix
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
Wales
Media ID 21917882
© Mirrorpix
Charities Crew Emergency Services Lifeboat Lifeboats Organisations Rescue Rnli Ship 1981
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of life-saving operations. Taken on 11th November 1981, it showcases the trials of a groundbreaking inshore lifeboat in Cardigan Bay, off Aberystwyth. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has deployed their latest innovation, an impressive 17-foot six-inch Inflatable Zodiac Mk IV, to test its capabilities as a night-time rescue craft. To ensure thorough evaluation, one of the RNLI inspectors accompanies the crew from Aberystwyth's inshore lifeboat center during these trials. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the dedicated crew members standing proudly alongside their new asset - the Zodiac raft. Their commitment to saving lives is palpable through their determined expressions and unwavering stance. Transported back to that era when shipping emergencies demanded immediate attention, this image symbolizes hope and reassurance for those facing perilous situations at sea. The RNLI's tireless efforts reflect their mission as an organization driven by charity rather than commercial interests. As we delve into Memory Lane Prints' extensive collection of historical photographs, let us celebrate not only technological advancements but also acknowledge the selflessness exhibited by these brave men and women who risk everything to protect others.
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