The following retired coxswains have died: Ex-Coxswain Henry Nicholas served continuously in life-boats from 1919 until his retirement in March, 1967, the last 1 years as coxswain of the Sennen Cove, Cornwall, lifeboat.

Mr. Nicholas featured prominently in the film 'Bequest to a Village'. In fact, one of the main themes was his success in bringing together after years of feuding the then two separate communities of seamen and landsmen in Sennen by enrolling the latter into his crew. His funeral was the occasion to continue this movement, as for the first time ever church and chapel in Sennen joined forces.

Ex-Coxswain John Matthews of the Moelfre, Anglesey, life-boat was coxswain for over 35 years.

Ex-Coxswain Matthew Leathbridge, senior, of the St. Mary's life-boat, Scilly Islands, served with distinction for many years.

Ex-Coxswain Joseph Woodhouse was the oldest surviving coxswain at the closed Caister, Norfolk, station..