Coxswain Tenby Tyne class lifeboat Silver medal 22 September 1989 In a WNW Force 8 to 9 wind, very rough seas, rain squalls and poor visibility Coxswain Thomas repeatedly manoeuvred the Tenby Tyne class lifeboat FIFA Sir Galahad inside the surf line off Worms Head to maintain close contact with two fishing vessels.

The skipper of one boat became trapped in his wheelhouse as the vessel almost capsized, and he was rescued through the window. The other vessel was escorted to safety..