Despite gale force winds and driving rain, about 1.000 people attended the service of dedication on April JO of Abersoch's new Atlantic 21, Wolverhampton. The ILB, together with her tractor and boathtntse, provided b Wolverhampton lifeboat appeal, was presented by Councillor Mrs Jessie Beddoes, Mayor of Wolverhampton, who unveiled a commemorative plaque. The ceremony was followed by tea at South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club, provided by South Caernarfonshire ladies' guild, during which guests watched Wolverhampton on exercise with a helicopter from RAF Valley.

photograph by courtesy of Peter Westley.