Walmer: (Below) Hampshire Rose with her crew and the lifeboat people of Kent and Hampshire, as well as neighbouring stations, who had gathered for her naming.

Music was by the Junior Band of the Royal Marines and fanfares by the Herald Trumpeters of the Depot Royal Marines. (Right) After performing the naming ceremony, Lady Rose, under the guidance of Head Launcher Leslie Coe, broke the slip chain to launch the new Rother lifeboat.

photographs by courtesy of Ray Warner..