The five medallists arrive at Tower Pier for a 'photocall' on the morning of the presentation of awards, with HMS Belfast providing the backdrop.

They are (from left to right) Shane Coleman (Second Coxswain/Mechanic Lowestoft lifeboat, Bronze medal), George Williamson (fisherman, Scalloway, Bronze medal), James Dougal (Acting Coxswain Eyemouth lifeboat, Silver medal), Robert Gorman and Peter Heading (Crew Member and Helmsman respectively Aberystwyth lifeboat, Bronze medals)..