Selected “shouts” from the beginning of the RNLI. Such bravery and courage from everyone and especially from the days when they had only oars, no navigation or equipment and had to row themselves to the stricken vessels. It takes a special person to volunteer, who will race to the Lifeboat Station, abandoning whatever they are doing and then face horrendous conditions. Very interesting accounts of some of the very many rescues with of course plenty of sadness for lives lost.

The book recalls the story of 8 of some of the 2000 plus men and women who have been awarded the bronze,silver or gold medals for bravery since the inception of the RNLI.

The 8 incidents are from 1827-2008 and are all recorded with excellent details of the vessels involved, the crews and the dangers the crews faced.

A very well written and researched book with first class pictures going back to the 1800s.

A must for anyone interested in the sea and bravery.