Harwich along with numerous ports and seaside towns, is very proud to have a Royal National Institution - Lifeboat Station. Our Lifeboat is the "Albert Brown" No. 17-03 a Severn class long range vessel, equipped with all the most modern navigational and safety equipment. 52ft long she is built of modern composite materials. Callouts average 90 per year, with many lives saved.

The R.N.L.I. is solely run by voluntary donations and bequests, and celebrated it's 175th anniversary in 1999.

*Update*.........May 2002                      New Boathouse opened.
Costing £1.5 million, raised locally, the new HQ has taken over a year to construct.
It contains, the Inshore boat with quick launch facility and public viewing area, large training room, showers, and even a giftshop.

                    " The Old"                         "The New" from the Quay              From the river             "Albert Brown" in her new berth

Atlantic ILB in viewing area          The Pound from balcony       Capt.Rod Shaw RNLI Secretary     Rod with 2nd Coxwain
                                                                                                                                                                                   John Tetheridge

HSS "Stena Discovery" passing                  "ALbert Brown"                                             View from Ha'penny Pier
                   the new HQ

                                   Haven Authority Visitor pontoons                                     Shotley/Felixstowe foot Ferry
 

For more information on the R.N.L.I. visit their Website, on our LINKs page.
 
 

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