To mark the retirement of John Owen, who had been honorary secretary of Rhyl for 25 years following 22 years previous service, Rhyl motor mechanic, Peter Adams, named the model 48' 6" Solent lifeboat he had made John M. Owen and put it on display on the promenade for lifeboat day. (I. to r.) John Owen, Peter Adams, Michaela Adams and Mrs Elsie Owen.

photograph by courtesy of Rhyl Journal and Advertiser.