Poole's busy new Atlantic 75 took a short breather on 15 August 1995 for her official naming ceremony, but even before the champagne was dry on her bow she was off on another shout! The lifeboat was donated by the Ancient Order of Foresters and handed over by High Chief Ranger John Oliver. The High Chief Ranger's lady, Beryl Oliver, named the lifeboat Friendly Forester II, watched by dozens of Foresters, RNLI supporters and holidaymakers who had packed the cramped quayside for the ceremony.

Friendly Fores ter II has been called out on service 70 times and has saved three lives in the period between 26 April, when she went on station, and the naming ceremony.

At 1900, while the guests were still nibbling the celebration cake, the call came from the Coastguard that a yacht was aground on the Oyster Bank. The Atlantic 75 and the Brede launched within minutes and by 1930 another rescue had been completed by the RNLI's busiest crew..