Over the next 50 years, thousands of people will find themselves in danger at sea. Now, thanks to the generosity of supporters, the RNLI's new class of lifeboat will be able to get to them quicker, and in harder-to reach areas.

The £5M we've raised through the New Lifeboat Appeal will fund the first two relief Shannon class lifeboats, and their launch and recovery equipment. The lifeboats will be named Sir Jock and Lady Slater (after our former Chairman and his wife) and Storm Rider (as chosen by Rachel – see opposite).

Thank you to all of you who donated. To see videos of the Shannon prototype in action at RNLI.org/shannon.