Post by KG on Jan 4, 2018 20:42:02 GMT
Today marks the 248th birthday of Sir William Hillary,
the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
In 1823 Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea,
and in 1824 the RNLI was founded. Read more about one man's lifesaving vision.
LINK
the founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
In 1823 Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea,
and in 1824 the RNLI was founded. Read more about one man's lifesaving vision.
LINK