St Paul is the oldest lifeboat in the collection, being built in 1897 and serving as a lifeboat until 1934. The wide beam is typical of the Norfolk and Suffolk type of lifeboat of the era.

A service by StPaul to a Rye sailing smack in December 1919 led to the award of Silver Medals to her coxswain and second coxswain and Bronze Medals to the remaining 14 crew members.

Type Norfolk and Suffolk Built 1897 Length 38ft Beam 12ft Stationed at Kessingland.

A display explains the development ol lifeboat construction through to the present day.