LIFEBOAT IN DANGER’S HOUR

Patrick Howarth

Hamlyn 1981

"The lifeboat drives on with the mercy which does not quail in the presence of death; it drives on as a proof, a symbol, a testimony, that man is created in the image of god, and that valour and virtue have not perished in the British race"

Winston Churchill

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution sums up much that is best in Britian.

Founded in 1824 as the world’s first organised lifeboat service, it maintains 250 lifeboats in Britian and Ireland, and has been responsible for saving thousands of lives.

Every person who ventures on to the sea, whether in a dinghy during the summer holidays or on an oilrig in midwinter, is reassured by the knowledge that nearby is a boat capable of helping whatever difficulties may arise, and a volunteer crew prepared to face the weather and bring assistance.

Each lifeboat station is organised locally, and often forms the focal point of a seaside town; but the RNLI has a central organisation, to raise funds, design boats,

Supply and maintain equipment and keep the crews in touch with one another. Throughout the 150 years of existence, it has won a unique claim to the affections of the British people.

Apart from some very slight shelf wear to the lower edges, both the book and the dust jacket are in very good condition. Illustrated throughout. A great testimony to some very brave men. The scanned image is slightly clipped due to the size of the book.