Read the heroic story behind every gallantry medal...

LIFEBOAT GALLANTRY The Complete Record of RNLI Gallantry Medals and how they were won 1824-1996 Edited by Barry Cox, Honorary Librarian, RNLI Since the RNLI's foundation, just over 2,400 medals - gold, silver and, since 1917, bronze - have been awarded for gallantry in saving life from shipwreck.

This is the first complete record of all such medals to be published. Listed in date order, it covers the first medal, awarded to Commander Fremamle of Lymington Coastguard in 1824, right up to the latest a wards in 1997 which are featured in a special supplement. A complete alphabetical index of recipients is also included.

Much more than just a reference, for every medal featured there's a fascinating account of the rescue, from acts of individual heroism to the combined efforts of lifeboat crews.

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There are stories of hours spent at sea to effect rescues in storms and tempestuous seas, incredible feats of endurance of men in rowing and sailing lifeboats before the advent of motor, stories of rescues by old men, young boys and women, the dangers of mines and aerial attacks in wartime, the saving of countless fishing fleets, cargo boats and sailors.

Featuring rare archive photographs and illustrations, Lifeboat Gallantry is an unrivalled record of the valiant deeds and selfless efforts of those who have risked their own lives to save others at sea.

With over 460 pages, this book is absorbing and highly readable, and sure to appeal to anyone interested in lifeboat rescues and local or family history.

£24.95 462 pages Hardback Published May 1998 SPINK King Street. St. James's London S V1Y 6QS Tel: 0171 7476929/Fax: 0171 7476920.