The unveiling of the memorial by his Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, Air Marshal Ian Macfadyen (pictured to the left of sculpture, at the front).

Also pictured (from left to right) is David Cretney MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, Sally, the wife of the Governor, Michael Sandle, Mr Eddie Lowey MLC and the lifeboat guard of honour.

Picture: Roger Dram, Douglas liteboa!.