While Lieutenant Governor for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Vice-Admiral Sir John Martin, KCB DSC MNI, gave his support to the Institution as president of Guernsey branch while Lady Martin served as president of Guernsey ladies' guild. At the completion of their term of office the lifeboat crew presented Sir John and Lady Martin with a pen and ink drawing of Sir William Arnold, St Peter Port's 52ft Arun. The presentation was made by Coxswain John Petit.

photograph by courtesy of Brian Green.