Routine - but always appreciatedFalmouth's Arun class lifeboat Elizabeth Ann carried out a service on 3 June 1992 which although in fine weather and described by the station honorary secretary as 'routine' led to words of praise from the Captain of SS Canberra.

A passenger aboard the liner needed medical attention beyond that available on the well-equipped ship and so a rendezvous was arranged with the Falmouth lifeboat.

The arrangements went like clockwork - the lifeboat was alongside the liner for only two minutes and the passenger was taken ashore safely and transferred in Falmouth Docks to a waiting ambulance.

Writing to the RNLI to express his thanks Canberra's Captain, Ian Gibb, concluded '...and thank everyone for their help, which we know we can always count on'..