Silver Medal for Gallantry Coxswain Alan Thomas, Tenby, Dyfed.

On 22 September 1989 the Tenby Tyne class lifeboat RFA Sir Galahad launched to the assistance of three fishing vessels in difficulties off Worms Head. The fishing vessel Seeker which had engine problems eventually ran aground, whilst the fishing vessels Silver Stream and New Venture were both in the surfline struggling to remain head to sea in the large breaking seas.

In a west-north-westerly Force 8 to 9 wind, very rough seas, rain squalls and poor visibility Coxswain Thomas displayed outstanding courage and determination in repeatedly manoeuvring the lifeboat inside the surfline to maintain close contact with the two fishing vessels.

The Coxswain's judgement and skillful handling of the boat when the Silver Stream virtually capsized undoubtedly saved the skipper's life when he became trapped in the wheelhouse. Bronze Medals for Gallantry Coxswain David Kennett, Yarmouth, loW.

On 28/29 October the Yarmouth (loW) relief Arun class lifeboat Margaret Russell Fraser launched to the assistance of the Maltese registered RoRo cargo vessel At Kwather 1, at anchor three miles east-south-east of Peveril Point. The vessel's cargo had shifted in the deteriorating weather conditions and the Swanage lifeboat was standing by. The Yarmouth lifeboat encountered very rough seas and heavy swell conditions when making the passage to Swanage.

Coxswain Kennett displayed exemplary boat handling skills and a calm professional manner on passage to Swanage, standing by the cargo vessel in south-westerly Force 9 to 11 winds with very rough breaking seas and manoeuvring the lifeboat to rescue two of the eight crew on board the casualty.

Helmsman David Steenvoorden, Cleethorpes, Humberside.

On 30 July 1989 the Cleethorpes relief D class lifeboat rescued five canoeists and their craft which were meeting adverse conditions in the Clee Ness Buoy area whilst participating in a charity paddle.

In a north-north-westerly storm Force 10, confused 10ft seas, driving rain and almost nil visibility Helmsman Steenvoorden displayed courage and fine seamanship in rescuing the five persons from their canoes and transferring them to the larger vessel Neptune.

Coxswain Peter Race, Teesmouth, Cleveland.

On 26 August 1989 the Teesmouth relief Tyne class lifeboat Owen and Ann Aisher rescued the crew of two from the fishing vessel Gang Warily and a crew member from the Redcar Atlantic 21 lifeboat which was also involved in this service.

The fishing vessel had fouled her propeller and was being driven ashore under Huntcliff cliffs.

In a Force 7 north-east by easterly wind, 12ft breaking onshore seas which at times, amongst the rocks, left no water underneath the lifeboat, Coxswain Race displayed skill and great courage in manoeuvring the lifeboat close to the cliffs.

Detailed accounts of the services which led to the bravery awards presented at thisy ear's ceremony can be found in the Spring 1990 issue of THE LIFEBOAT.

Awards to Voluntary Workers Honorary Life Governors Captain A. Ramsay of Mar MA FRICS DL Executive Committee of the Scottish Lifeboat Council: Committee Member 1962 todate, Chairman 1965-1989.

Scottish Lifeboat Council: Vice Chairman 1963- 1965, Vice Convener 1965-1989.

Fraserburgh Station Branch: Committee member for many years.

The Right Honourable Lady Lyell Executive Committee of the Scottish Lifeboat Council: Committee Member 1975-1989.

Scottish Lifeboat Council: Vice Convener 1980- 1988.

RNL1 Fund Raising Committee: Member 1978- 1980 Kirriemuir Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: President 1954-1980 Kirriemuir Branch: Chairman 1980 to date Mrs M. A. Shore Eastbourne Branch: Lifeboat Day Collector 1923 to date, Committee Member 1940 to date, Official Public Speaker 1965 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1979. Bar to Gold Badge Miss N. Robertson OBE Lerwick Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Honorary Secretary 1957 to date Awarded Statuette 1968, Gold Badge 1981.

Mrs A. M. Bolton Adlington Guild (Cheshire): Founder and Member 1939-1952.

Bramhall and Woodford Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Honorary Secretary 1953-1980 Chairman 1980- 1986, President 1988 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1964, Gold Badge 1979.

Mrs L. W. Aplin Exeter Branch: Flag Week Helper 1954-1966.

Exmouth Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Honorary Secretary 1966-1975, Chairman and Souvenir Secretary 1975-1985, President and Souvenir Secretary 1985 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1978, Gold Badge 1983.

Miss A. G. Illingworth Torquay Branch: Committee Member 1930-1961, Honorary Secretary and Flag Week Organiser 1961-1975, Chairman, Souvenir Secretary and Flag Day Organiser 1975 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1972, Gold Badge 1983.

Mrs D. Eldridge Portsmouth and Southsea Guild: Honorary Treasurer 1953-1971, Vice Chairman 1972-1980, Assistant Honorary Treasurer 1975-1989, President and Assistant Box Secretary 1980 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1966, Gold Badge 1983.

Mrs J. Vincent Shepperton Branch: Honorary Flag Week Organiser 1949 to date, Honorary Secretary 1975 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1967, Gold Badge 1982.

Mrs B. Clark Bray Branch: Honorary Secretary approx 1972 to date.

Awarded Gold Badge 1983.

Mr W. P. Budget! Salcombe Station Branch: Honorary Secretary 1965 to date, Chairman 1978-1989.

Awarded Barometer 1977, Gold Badge 1986.

Mr J. M. Owen Rhyl Station Branch: Committee Member 1948- 1957, Honorary Secretary 1957-1977, President 1977 to date.

Awarded Binoculars 1968, Gold Badge 1980 (Mr Owen was unable to be present and was represented by the Vice President of the branch) Dr J. De Courcy Ireland Dun Laoghaire Station Branch: Honorary Secretary 1956-1982, Chairmanl982-1985, President 1985 to date.

Awarded Binoculars 1968, Gold Badge 1983.

Gold Badge Mrs K Hardy Stornoway Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Honorary Secretary 1965-1972, President 1973-1989.

Awarded Silver Badge 1983, Mrs M Fox South Kirkby Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Founding Secretary 1961-1969, Honorary Secretary 1977 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1981.

(Mrs Fox died some days before the presentation and her award was collected by her daughter) Mrs D McMillan Bangor Branch: Committee Member 1954 to date, President 1973 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge! 977.

Mrs E M Oavies Knowle & Dorridge Branch: Honorary Treasurer 1968-1989.

Awarded Silver Badge 1979. Mrs H Hill Newcastle under Lyme Guild: Assistant Honorary Secretary 1967-1971, Honorary Secretary 1971 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1975.

Mr J S Chapman Civil Service and Post Office Lifeboat Fund: Secretary approx 1960-1980.

Woodbridge Branch: Committee Member 1980- 1981, Assistant Honorary Secretary 1981-1982, Chairman 1982 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1980.

Mr J Hodge Penlee Branch & Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Member 1962-1964, Honorary Treasurer 1964-1989.

Awarded Silver Badge 1980.

Mrs F Zissimedes Plymouth Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Committee Member 1961-1964 Souvenir Secretary 1964-1974, 1984-1988, Honorary Secretary 1968-1974, 1983-1988, Chairman 1974 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1976.

Mrs A K Oliver Portslade Ladies' Lifeboat Guild: Honorary Secretary 1957-1964.

Basingstoke Branch: Joint Honorary Secretary 1964-1965.

Weston-Super-Mare Ladies' Guild: Committee Member and Lifeboat Week Organiser 1966- 1970.

Salisbury Branch: Committee Member 1971- 1975.

Poole Guild: Member 1976-1980, Flag Week Organiser, Broadstone 1978-1979.

Broadstone Branch: Branch Member 1980 to date, Flag Week Organiser 1980-1984, Committee Member 1984-1987.

Awarded Joint Framed Record of Thanks 1964.

Mrs V G Barnes Ryde Guild: Member 1964-1968, Chairman 1968-1978.

Ryde Branch: Chairman 1978-1979, President 1979 to date.

Awarded Silver Badgel980.

Mrs P R Jeffcoate Caterham & District Branch: Chairman 1968- 1990.

Awarded Silver Badge 1984.

Mrs H Gough Limavady Branch: Honorary Secretary 1964- 1987, President 1987 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1975.

Lady Norah Wingfield Lismore & Cappoquin Branch: Honorary Secretary 1953 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1965.

Mr W Scott Eyemouth Station Branch: Honorary Treasurer 1964 to date, Honorary Secretaryl964-197], Joint Honorary Treasurer and Station Administrative Officer 1971-1983.

Awarded Silver Badge 1975.

Lieutenant D J Case RNVR Wells Station Branch: 1969 to date. Shorehe/per 1953-1964, crew member 1964-1969, Honorary secretary 1969 to date.

Awarded Binoculars 1979.

Dr G H Wood Lizard Station Branch: Chairman 1980-1982, Deputy Launching Authority 1985 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1985..

Dr G W Middleton MBE St Davids Station Branch: Honorary Medical Adviserl956 to date, Chairman 1969-1988, Deputy Launching Authority 1972 to date, President 1988 to date.

Awarded Silver Badge 1982..