Selsey lifeboat station

Before an RNLI lifeboat station was established at Selsey in 1861, many rescues took place off the coast. In 1838 even before a Lifeboat was stationed at Selsey A Silver Medal was awarded to Lieut. E B Westbrook RN for saving three men from the sloop "Ann".
In 1861 a lifeboat station was established at Selsey and a double-banked lifeboat, Named "Friend" 35 feet long and rowing 12 oars, was sent to the station. The lifeboat was launched over the beach on skids. The cost of the Lifeboat was provided for by the Society Of Friends: Read more >>

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