OCTOBER 1991 William Hunt, coxswain/mechanic of Rhyl lifeboat from 1964 to 1973 when he became mechanic until his retirement in 1977. He first joined the crew in 1937, was appointed second coxswain in 1949 until 1951 when he served as coxswain to 1955. From 1955 to 1964 he was the station mechanic..