Medal Records

10 medals have been awarded:

7 Silver 3 Bronze The last medal was for service to the Multitanker ASCANIA 19th March 1999.

Foreign Awards

The German Government awarded iron plaques and diplomas to Coxswain, Second Coxswain and bowman, and certificates of appreciation to the crew for services to the S.S "Aaso "of Hamburg on the 16th March 1928.
 

RNLI AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY

GOLD MEDAL

- For a rescue, which has been effected, as the result of an act in which outstanding courage, skill and initiative has been shown.

It may also be awarded, when life has not been saved, if together exceptional courage has been shown.

SILVER MEDAL

- For an act of outstanding gallantry and skill, which just falls short of the standard required for the Gold Medal.

BRONZE MEDAL

- For an act of conspicuous gallantry and/or merit which falls short of the standard required for the Silver Medal.

Each person who is awarded one of the above medals, also receive a vellum, signed by the President, Chairman and Director, which briefly describes the circumstance of the case.

A vellum, or more properly, "The Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum" is also an award in its own right, and may be awarded for meritorious act which fall short of the standard required for the Bronze medal.

A medal Service Certificate, or a Vellum Service Certificate is presented to other members of the lifeboat crew, when a medal or Vellum has been awarded to the Coxswain or other crew member. These certificates are not awards. They are proof of participation only.

Letters of appreciation may also be given. These are not awards. They fall below velum standards.

In descending order these are :-

Framed Chairman's Letter of Appreciation.
Letter of thanks from the Director.
Letter of thanks from Chief of Operations.

SHOREBOATS

The RNLI also recognises that boats which are less seaworthy than RNLI lifeboats, do carry out rescues or attempted rescues. Any of the above awards may be made to personnel in these craft.