Lifeboat Heroes: Outstanding Rnli Rescues from Three Centuries. Edward Wake-Walker

by Edward Wake-Walker Edward Walker

Since the early 19th century, the RNLI and its predecessors have been at the forefront of saving lives around Britain's coasts. Putting to sea in all weathers, they are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Bravery and drama are constant companions of the crews as they battle against the sea and the weather. Edward Wake-Walker describes fifteen dramatic rescues in the RNLI's long and distinguished history that have shaped the development of the organization we know today. They span almost 200 years and the examples are tasters of some of the truly incredible rescue stories related by the author.

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 15, 2009

Reviews

[Gavin Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heroes in the true sense of the word. Every last one.

I'd just turned 9 when the news of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster ingrained itself in the nation's psyche. These were real people. Highly trained, devoted, volunteer people. Fathers, brothers, sons. You can't help but be moved.

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book recalls the story of 8 of some of the 2000 plus men and women who have been awarded the bronze,silver or gold medals for bravery since the inception of the RNLI.

The 8 incidents are from 1827-2008 and are all recorded with excellent details of the vessels involved, the crews and the dangers the crews faced.

A very well written and researched book with first class pictures going back to the 1800s.

A must for anyone interested in the sea and bravery.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, gave you an insight into what the RNLI have had to deal with and what they do. An eye opener!