Throughout our 200 years of lifesaving a lot has changed, including our lifeboats. From the rowing and sailing lifeboats of our early days, to the modern RNLI fleet today, take a look at how far we’ve come since our founding in 1824. Our lifeboats have come a long way in the past 200 years. But they are still designed, made and launched to save lives. Become an RNLI member and help us continue to save every one we can: https://rnli.social/3Oiq2gO #RNLI200 #Lifeboats #RNLI #History #SavingLivesAt

On this day in 1928 one of the worst disasters in RNLI history took place when the lifeboat crew from RNLI Rye Harbour Lifeboat Station launched to help a vessel in trouble in awful conditions... 93 years on, this tragic event serves as a reminder of the sacrifices our lifeboat crews made, and continue to make, in their mission to save every one. | RNLI

On this day in 1861, lifeboatman Henry Freeman's decision to wear a cork lifejacket saved his life – but it also changed the course of RNLI history and, in doing so, saved the lives of many more... | RNLI