Penlee Lifeboat Disaster

[Dave_S]

Just watched the doc on the TV.
The bravery of all those involved rather puts your RNLI subscription in perspective doesn't it.

We as divers rather take the RNLI & other rescue services for granted, we take all resonable precautions but go out in the knowledge that they will come if the need arises.

But they are all doing it for the good of others.

Dave

[Paul Oliver]

Have a read of "Riders of the Storm" The story of the RNLI by Ian Cameron ISBN 0297607901

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[David P]

Awesome - humbling - and emotional programme. The matter of fact tone on the radio recordings - from people in such extreme circumstances - says volumes about their professionalism as well as bravery. May they - and others like them - never be forgotten nor taken for granted. I can't say I recall it like it was yesterday - but Penlee, and Union Star, have been names engraved in my memory for 25 years.

[DiveBuddy2]

I watched it too and had tears in my eyes, truely very brave men who will never be forgotten.

Its about time the RNLI was recognised as an essential emergency
service and be government funded.

[DanE]

Originally Posted by DiveBuddy2

Its about time the RNLI was recognised as an essential emergency
service and be government funded.

I don't beleive that they want to be government funded. That would bring lots of restrictions, cost capping etc. etc.

They do, however, need more donations.

dan

[abucksdiver]

Originally Posted by DiveBuddy2

Its about time the RNLI was recognised as an essential emergency service and be government funded.

I think they are recognised as an essential emergency service... but would you/they really want all the government targets, station closures, second-hand PPP ex USA coastguard cutters that the government would no doubt insist that they use instead of them developing their own boats (the new Tamar is awesome!!!)?

I think they are better off as they are, and that, as divers, we should all do all we can to help raise funds for them.

How about we all start fund-raising for the inshore boat "RNLB Yorkshire-Divers"?

Andrew

[Crisspy Fiver]

Andrew I think thats a cool idea.

How much would it cost etc?

Jamie

[abucksdiver]

A "B" Class Atlantic 75 and 85 Boats inshore boat is about £125,000 each...

The D Class inshore boats are about £29,000 each

Or we could go for a new Tamar at £2.5million.....

Andrew

[milldog]

Originally Posted by DanE

I don't believe that they want to be government funded. That would bring lots of restrictions, cost capping etc. etc.

They do, however, need more donations.

dan

I'll agree with this the government would just F**K it up like everything else and i like the idea of the fund raising event for the RNLI but i would like it down on the south coast for the lifeboats here in Devon, or does the money go where it's needed?

i saw the program and i think that anyone who shows that bravery and conviction in what is a volunteer job gets my respect and any help i can give i do give money at the moment through my pay but £5 a month just doesn't seem enough after seeing that.

there should also be a mention for the chopper crew who also have a large part to play in the rescues today and who we as divers would see more of. there is the RAF flight out of chivernor here and they seem to always be out.

truly remarkable men and women

[abucksdiver]

Out of interest, did anybody video this program?

I watched it, but just before it started, t'missus went upstairs for a bath, and then went to bed... I thought this was because she didn't want to watch the program... WRONG! I should have guessed that she wanted to watch it, but that she wanted me to video it for her! Canine residence for me!

Andrew