HAMBLE LIFEBOAT LIMITED

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Hamble Lifeboat is an Independent Lifeboat service funded entirely by good will donations and crewed by volunteers... Hamble Lifeboat was formed by Hamble residents in 1968 as the Southampton Water Inshore Rescue Service (Hamble Rescue). This was in response to the number of casualties occurring in Southampton Water and the Rivers Hamble, Itchen and Test, which had increased to 19 deaths in one year. The RNLI, who at the time had boats stationed at Yarmouth and Bembridge, were approached but had no boat suitable for the area. The nature of the area meant something fast, powerful and capable of operating in shallow water was needed.

Also known as: Hamble Lifeboat

Registration numbers: 01082684 (CH), 265661 (W)

Primary location: Southampton United Kingdom