In four years of war our life-boats have rescued 5288 lives. They have rescued more lives in these four years of war than in the last fifteen years of peace. They have rescued 25 lives every week.

Life-boatmen have been awarded 177 medals for gallantry by the Institution.

They have also won four British Empire Medals, two Distinguished Service Medals and one George Medal.

Seven life-boatmen have lost their lives on service..