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New lifeboat joins Bembridge RNLI fleet
['William Dalgleish']
Isle of Wight County Press | News
Bembridge Lifeboat Station has welcomed its 11th D-Class inshore lifeboat, D-912 Sue, which replaces the outgoing D-778 Norman Harvey after 11 years of service.
The lifeboat has been named in honour of Sue Cornish and was funded through a generous donation from the Michael Cornish Charitable Trust.
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(Image: Bembridge RNLI Station)Nigel Hartley, High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, said: "I’m delighted to represent the Michael Cornish Charitable Trust for the naming and dedication of this D-Class lifeboat.
Mr Hall said: "As we look at the men and women here from Bembridge Lifeboat Station that represent this community I am proud to stand here and accept the lifeboat on behalf of the organisation.