ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.

Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.

PATRONESS.

HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

VICE-PATRONS.

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE ALBERT, K.G.

HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE BELGIANS, K.G.

PRESIDENT.

REAR-ADMIRAL HIS GRACE ALGERNON DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND, K.G., F.R.8.

VICE-PRESIDENTS.

His Grace the ARCHBISHOP of CANTERBURY.

The Most Hon. the MARQUIS of LANDSDOWNE, K.G.

Rear-Admiral the Right Hon. EARL SPENCER, K.G., C.B.

Rear Admiral the Right Hon. EARL TALBOT, C.B.

The Right Hon. EARL MANVERS.

The Right Hon. EARL AMHERST.

The Right Hon. EARL of RIPON.

The Right Rev. the LORD BISHOP of LONDON.

The Right Hon. LORD BRAYBROOKE.

The Right Hon. LORD JOHN RUSSELL, M.P.

Sir AUGUSTUS WM. HILLARY, Bart., G.C.J.J.

Captain SHEPHERD, H.C.S., Deputy Master of the Trinity House.

THOMAS BARING, Esq., M.P.. Chairman for Lloyd's.

HAMILTON FITZ-GEBALD, Esq., R.N.

CHARLES DIXON, Esq.

Vice-Admiral SYKES.

JOSHUA WALKER, Esq.

GEO. H. FOSTER, Esq.

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

THOMAS BARING, Esq., M.P., Chairman, V.P.

THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S., Deputy Chairman.

Vice-Admiral BOWLES, C.B.

Captain C. R. D. BETHUNE, R.N., C.B.

General BLANSHARD, C.B.

Rear-Admiral BEECHEY, F.R.S. Board of Trade.

Lord HENRY CHOLMONPELEY, M.P.

Rear-Admiral BERTIE C. CATOR.

WILLIAM COTTON, Esq., F.R.S.

Vice-Admiral DEANS DUNDAS, C.B.

Captain GEORGE DAVIES, R.N.

Captain STEPHENSON ELLERBY, Trinity House.

Commander FRANCIS W. ELLIS, R.N.

MONTAGUE GORE, Esq.

Rev. C. B. GRIBBLE, M.A.

Captain W. H. HALL, K.N., H.M.S. Blenheim.

Captain G. A. HALSTED, R.N., Secretary to Lloyd's.

Commander J. C. HEASLOP, R.N.

Captain W. H. HENDERSON, R.N., C.B., Comp.- Gen. Coast Guard.

Rear-Admiral Sir THOMAS HERBERT, K.C.B., M.P.

Sir AUGUSTUS "WM. HILLARY, Bart.

EDWARD HURRY, Esq.

Captain E. A. INGLEFIELD, R.N., F.R.S.

Captain A. JERNINGHAM, R.N.

Captain "W. H. KENNEDY, R.N., Dep. Comp.-Gen.

Coast Guard.

Commander J. S. LEAN, R.N.

GEORGE LYALL, Esq.

Captain J. B. B. McHARDY, R.N.

Captain OMMANNEY, R.N.

Lord ALFRED H. PAQET, M.P.

Major PALMER.

JAMES PEAKE, Esq. Assistant-Master Shipwright in H.M. Dockyard, Woolwich.

Captain LAMBERT PERROTT, E.K.M.

JOHN DISTON POWLES, Esq.

Captain C. H. PRESTON.

Rear-Admiral R. SAUMAREZ, K.L.

Captain SHEPHERD, H.C. S. Deputy Master of the Trinity House.

Captain TOWNSHEND, R.N., M.P.

Colonel TULLOH, R.A., Director of Carriage Department, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.

Captain Sir BALDWIN W.WALKER, R.N., K.C.B., Surveyor of the Navy.

Captain WASHINGTON, R.N.,l?.R.S.,Hydrographer of the Admiralty.

Commander J. R. WARD, R.N.

ISAAC WATTS, Esq., Assist. Surveyor of the Navy.

FRANCIS WILSON, Esq.

H. S. H. WOILLASTON, Esq.

TRUSTEES.

THOMAS BARING, Esq., M.P., V.P. FRANCIS WILSON, Esq.

THOMAS CHAPMAN, Esq., F.R.S. JOHN DISTON POWLES, Esq.1 TREASURER—HENRY WILLIS, Esq. AUDITOR—G. C. BBGBIE, Esq.

BANKERS—Messrs. WILLIS, PERCIVAL, and Co., Lombard Street.

SECRETARY—Mr. RICHARD LEWIS.

LIFE-BOAT INSPECTOR—Commander 3. R. "WARD, B./N.

The object of this Institution, as declared in its title, is to rescue wrecked persons around the coasts of the United Kingdom.

The chief means by which it is endeavoured to carry this object into effect are:— By the establishment of efficient life-boats on the points of the coast most exposed to shipwreck, and the organization and training of crews ready to man the boats at all times, in case of wreck.

By placing mortar and rocket apparatus for effecting communication with stranded vessels, at those stations at which it is likely to be of service.

By granting pecuniary rewards to persons who go off in life-boats, or otherwise assist in saving life from wreck; and by conferring honorary gold and silver medals for distinguished gallantry in such service.

To enable the Committee effectually to perform this important work, the generous co-operation of the public is earnestly solicited.

One Guinea per annum constitutes an Annual Governor, and Ten Guineas donation a Life-Governor. Donations and Subscriptions will be thankfully received by Messrs. WILLIS, PERCIVAL, and Co., 76, Lombard-street, Bankers to the Institution ; Messrs. HEBRIGS, FARO.UHAH, and Co., 16, St. Jam es's-st reel; Messrs. COUTTS and Co., 59, StrandIt Lomwx and COUHTT BANK, 21, Lombard-street; by the several Metropolitan Army and Navy Agents J and at the Once of the Institution, 14, JOHN STREET, ADELPHI, London, where Applications on behalf of parties who have been instrumental in Saving, or in Attempting to Save, Lives from Shipwreck, are also to be made.

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