Fleetwood Maritime Heritage Trust

Fleetwood Lifeboat - William Street, Click image for larger view.

Good evening everyone.

We could not have asked for nicer weather today for Lifeboat Day. The sun was shining all day with not a cloud in the sky.

The RNLI put on a great day and was rewarded with a great turnout by the community. From early doors till the stalls were put away the promenade was busy with people having a great day.

As you know we set up a stall for people to come and see us and I have to say it was a delight. We had a great response from everyone who spoke to us. Many memories was shared about the industry from wives talking about husbands, children talking about fathers and even ex-trawlermen talking about their times at sea.

I would like to thank everyone who donated to the RNLI collection box on the stall it was greatly received on behalf of the Lifeboat. I also would like to thank anyone who purchased a photograph or book, as well as those who stopped by the stall and just looked around and had a chat. We hope you found the stall interesting.

Last but not least, thanks to Jim, Peter and my father for their help today.

Photos of the day can be found by clicking here.