1 Brighton's shore facilities are close at hand, atop the pier The basic portable buildings are soon to be replaced by a modern permanent structure.

2. A portion of the flooring is pivotted, forming a ramp in the tipped position.

With the boat's bow against the ramp the lifeboat is hauled up until the weight of the bow tilts the section back into the horizontal position.

3. Launching starts withaquick push to move the centre of gravity aft...