Aldeburgh appeal to fund a 37ft 6in Rather class lifeboat was launched two years ago by the then Mayor, Councillor J. M. Studd. On May 15 this year Aldeburgh's present Mayor, Mrs Barbara Brook presented to Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Compston, a deputy chairman of the Institution, a cheque for the magnificent sum of £205,471.

photograph by courtesy of 'East Anglian Daily Times'.