Henry Blogg and members of the crew.

Coxswain Henry Blogg (1876-1954) was the RNLI's most decorated lifeboatman. During his 53 years of service Blogg was awarded three Gold and four Silver RNLI medals for gallantry, as well as the George Cross and British Empire Medal. With the assistance of his dedicated crew, he launched some 387 times and helped to save 873 lives around the Cromer coast.

Henry Blogg's day job

A copy of the bust of Henry Blogg that can be found on Cromer seafront.

This is the HF Bailey, a Watson Class boat, that Henry Blogg coxswained throughout the Second World War.
They were there to rescue anyone in distress and were famous for returning rescued German airmen to German ships.

The children in a variety of life saving equipment.
Can you spot the old life jacket?
What was it made of?

The History of Lifeboat Design in nine pictures.

What differences do you notice in lifeboat design since the end of the 19th Century?

We were rescuing the Sepoy

 

Discussing Sea Dangers with the children.

This lifeboat is just about to be superceded by a new £2.5 Million boat.