B.A.S.P was named after the initials of the four donors who funded her. She is an example of an early motor lifeboat but was still fitted with a mast and sails.

Type 45ft Watson Motor Single Screw Lifeboat Built 1924 Length 45ft Beam 12ft 6in Stationed at Yarmouth, Falmouth, Valentia and Relief.

B. A. S. P. forms part of the story of lifeboat construction and will be restored in view of visitors on-site as funds allow..