It's the anniversary of the #PenleeLifeboatDisaster.
Please donate and share if you can.
Just share if you can't donate.
One day you might need the #RNLI. It might not be dramatic, but they will get you to safety before it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZagiuZYRmI

Listen from 39:30.
The last communications of the lifeboat #SolomonBrowne during the #PenleeLifeboatDisaster.
The frantic calls from Falmouth Coastguard trying to contact them.
Give the RNLI your fucking money :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeIX0VnUMKo

If you haven't seen it, this documentary about the #PenleeLifeBoatDisaster will take only just under an hour of your time.
It's the anniversary of the tragedy tonight.
Have a watch, if you can.
Then donate to the RNLI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeIX0VnUMKo

“The greatest act of courage that I have ever seen, and am ever likely to see..."
Helicopter rescue pilot Lieutenant Commander Russell Smith, who was on scene at the #PenleeLifeboatDisaster on 19 December, 1981, describing the lifeboat crew's actions.
https://thatsailingpage.com/?p=7255

In memory of the crew of the #RNLI's Solomon Browne and those on board the Union Star, who died in storm on the night of December 19, 1981.
Please light a candle for them, and feel free to share your pictures.
And do donate, at http://Rnli.org.
#PenleeLifeboatDisaster.

19 Dec 1981 - the Penlee Lifeboat disaster. Their bravery and sacrifice in trying to save others must never be forgotten. We will remember them. May their light shine on. 🙏

#Cornwall #RNLI #PenleeLifeboatDisaster #SolomonBrowne

19 Dec 1981 - the Penlee Lifeboat disaster. Their bravery and sacrifice in trying to save others must never be forgotten. We will remember them. May their light shine on. 🙏

#Cornwall #RNLI #PenleeLifeboatDisaster #SolomonBrowne