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The
Official Naming Ceremony of the new Seahouses IB1 Inshore Lifeboat
Service No D-686 "Peter Downes"
The Ceremony took place at Seahouses Lifeboat Station at 11am on Saturday
12th July, 2008. The boat was named by the widow of Peter Downes, who has
since remarried, Carolyn McLaughlin, and her family. She was
joined by her husband Gerry McLaughlin, and her many friends and supporters.
Local dignitaries from Berwick Borough Council, the local clergy, friends and
supporters of the station, invited guests, and a large contingent of onlooking
members of the public all supported the event. A picture was presented to
Carolyn, which had been prepared and framed by
Kickass Images, of Main Street,
Seahouses. The VIP's and Invited Guests enjoyed an excellent buffet and
refreshments, including a magnificent Naming cake, provided by local Trotters
Bakers of Seahouses. Both the framed picture of D-686 and the buffet were so
kindly donated. Our Special Thanks to Kickass Images and Trotters Bakers, both
of Seahouses .
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Peter Downes after whom our new Inshore Lifeboat has been named. Seahouses Lifeboats ready for the ceremony. The name plate on IB1 "Peter Downes" The Naming Ceremony begins at 11am on Saturday 12th July 2008. The Ceremony underway, RNLI Vice President Dr Cubie addresses the gathering. Mr Roderick Cooper, who spoke representing the McLaughlin family. Station Chaplain Rev'd Jane Wood, conducting the service. Station Chairman John Hanvey thanks the guests at the conclusion of the ceremony. "Peter Downes" is named, and the champagne is poured over the bow - no broken bottles please !! The "Champagne" moment - no boken bottles please ! Don't want to puncture it now !! The boat is named ! RNLI Deputy Divisional Inspector Gareth Wilson (master of ceremonies) looks on. Members of the Crew look on as the cermony proceeds Fundraising Chair Ian Fisher, and ILB Crew Paul Ternent, David Fordy(Helm) and Zeddy Annison (2nd Cox'n) Son and daughter of crewman Ian Bloomfield present Carolyn McLaughlin with a framed picture of the boat. "Peter Downes" is made ready to launch for a display to the Invitees and onlookers. "Peter Downes" at sea after being named. The cake donated by Trotters Bakers of Seahouses, complete with picture of the boat. Carolyn McLaughlin cuts the "Naming Cake", assisted by a younger member of the family. Carolyn McLaughlin cuts the "Naming Cake", assisted by a younger member of the family. Carolyn with the Lifeboat Ops Manager Ian Clayton and the Bloomfield children who presented the picture. Sally-Ann (Girls Brigade), with Rev'd Pauline Fellows (Methodist Chapel) and Geraldine (Girls Brigade). Members of Carolyn McLaughlin's party of guests. Deputy Launch Authority Gordon Banks and Mrs Banks Lifeboat Operations Manager Ian Clayton, much relieved that all seems to have gone to plan ! IB1 "Peter Downes" on familiarity training at Seahouses. IB1 "Peter Downes" on familiarity training at Seahouses. IB1 "Peter Downes" on familiarity training at Seahouses. "Peter Downes" engaged in the rescue of two canoeists, overdue and located by the Lifeboats. "Peter Downes" engaged in the rescue of two canoeists, overdue and located by the Lifeboats.
"Peter Downes" engaged in the rescue of two canoeists, overdue and located by the Lifeboats. Our new road trailer custom made lighting board. (Thanks to Farne Ironcraft of North Sunderland) Our new road trailer custom made lighting board. (Thanks to Farne Ironcraft of North Sunderland) Our new road trailer custom made lighting board. (Thanks to Farne Ironcraft of North Sunderland)
Peter Downes died in a diving accident in the Channel. His widow, friends and family, raised sufficient funds in his memory to buy two IB1's for the RNLI. One was stationed at Pwhelli, while D-686 was allocated to Seahouses. The boat arrived in January 2008, after delays due to some problems with the floor material. This was resolved, and crew training on the new boat began as soon as it was made ready for sea. Faster that our previous boat, and with GPS Navigation and other improvements, D-686 was a very welcome addition to the Seahouses Station ! Photo by courtesy of Cliff Crone. Dr Cubie, Vice President of the RNLI welcomes the guests. Photo by courtesy of Cliff Crone.
Photo by courtesy of Cliff Crone.
L to R Crewman Paul Ternent, 2nd Coxn Zeddy Annison and Helmsman David Fordy. Note the picture on the cake, and the framed print of the boat in action behind. A special thank you to Kick Ass Images and Trotters Bakers, both of Seahouses. Note the picture on the cake, and the framed print of the boat in action behind. A special thank you to Kick Ass Images and Trotters Bakers, both of Seahouses.
The Girls Brigade did a great job distributing the programmes for the ceremony. The canoeists had been reported overdue, in worsening weather conditions. They were quickly located by the Lifeboats and an RAF Helicopter, and brought to the safety of Seahouses Harbour. Authentic salt water on the lens, I'm afraid. The canoeists had been reported overdue, in worsening weather conditions. They were quickly located by the Lifeboats and an RAF Helicopter, and brought to the safety of Seahouses Harbour.
The casualties being transferred to the All Weather Lifeboat "Grace Darling" prior to being brought in to Seahouses. Designed for fast fixing and removal, when the boat has to travel by road to launch elsewhere than at Seahouses. Designed for fast fixing and removal, when the boat has to travel by road to launch elsewhere than at Seahouses.
Designed for fast fixing and removal, when the boat has to travel by road to launch elsewhere than at Seahouses.
Peter Downes after whom our new Inshore Lifeboat has been named.
Peter Downes died in a diving accident in the Channel. His widow, friends and family, raised sufficient funds in his memory to buy two IB1's for the RNLI. One was stationed at Pwhelli, while D-686 was allocated to Seahouses. The boat arrived in January 2008, after delays due to some problems with the floor material. This was resolved, and crew training on the new boat began as soon as it was made ready for sea. Faster that our previous boat, and with GPS Navigation and other improvements, D-686 was a very welcome addition to the Seahouses Station !
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