After the naming ceremonv HRH The Princess of Wales inspected Barmouth's new 37ft 6in Rother lifeboat which bears her name. With Her Royal Highness is Vice- Admiral Sir Peter Compston, a deputy chairman of the Institution, and behind them (I to r) are Lt-Cdr H. F. Teare, divisional inspector of lifeboats (West), Brian Moss, district engineer (North West), and Motor Mechanic Dewi Davies.

photographs by courtesy of Liverpool Dailv Post and Echo.