'In the name of humanity, courage, dedication and skill, I declare this stone well and truly laid.' With these words, Commander F. R. H. Swann, CUE RNVR, chairman of the Institution laid the foundation stone of the new RNLI Headquarters at Poole on October 30, 1974. A sealed stainless steel capsule placed under the stone contains a number of historic documents and photographs as well as examples of the Institution's colours..