J.G. Graves of Sheffield was the first of the 26 Oakley Mk1 s to be built between 1958 and 1971 and is displayed on a typical launching carriage of the period. The class was designed to be self righting while retaining a high degree of stability.

Type 37ft Oakley Mk1 Twin-Screw Lifeboat Built 1958 Length 37ft Beam 11 ft 6in Stationed at Scarborough. Clogher Head and Relief.

'Meet the RNLI' - a description of the RNLI and how it works.