救生艇在人们心中占据着一个特殊的位置,因为无偿的志愿者经常在极端恶劣的条件下登上救生艇,从海上营救其他人。救生艇及其船员的故事是关于勇气、牺牲、社区和海岸线的故事。无论是在海边度假,还是住在内陆,我们都知道这些勇敢的船员所做的工作,也知道RNLI对整个不列颠群岛的巨大影响。岛屿种族感激那些不断冒着生命危险帮助海上濒危物种的人。
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Mayday! Mayday!: The History of Sea Rescue Around Britain’s Coastal Waters
Lifeboats occupy a particular place in people’s hearts, as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats—often in extremely adverse conditions—to rescue others from the sea. The stories that go with lifeboats and their crews are those of courage, sacrifice, community, and the coastline. No matter if one is on holiday by the coast, or living inland, we are always aware of the work these brave crews do, and also aware of the tremendous affection the RNLI has throughout the whole of the British Isles. An island race appreciates those who risk their lives continually to help those endangered at sea.
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