Helmsman Cleethorpes D class lifeboat Bronze medal 30 July 1989 In confused seas of up to 10ft and winds which touched Storm Force 10 Helmsman Steenvoorden searched for and rescued five canoeists. Driving rain reduced visibility almost to nil in the Humber estuary during the service.

After transferring the casualties to a larger vessel the D class was called to a yacht in difficulties before returning to station.

Two crew members received Certificates of Thanks on Vellum..