The
boats are crewed by local people who, apart from the coxswain and mechanic,
are all volunteers.
Lifeboats have been stationed at Aldeburgh since 1851 and have always been a fabric of the Town’s life. When the call comes for the Lifeboat boat, either boat can be launched in between 8-12 minutes.
The offshore Lifeboat ‘Freddie Cooper’ is a Mersey Class 37’ Self-Righter, with a top speed of over 16 knots and was built in 1993 at a cost of £680,000. The inshore lifeboat ‘Bob Savage’ is a 16’-6" D Class Inflatable capable of 20 knots and was delivered here in June 1997 at a cost of £11,500. The R.N.L.I. is a voluntary organisation whose running costs for the year 2000 is £88million; this is raised purely by public subscription.
RNLI Boathouse
The boathouse on Cragg Path is open normally between 09.00 – 17.00 hrs. 7 days a week and visitors are always welcome.
Telephone enquiries to:
Mr
Mick Testoni, Press Officer
01728 453239