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Ramsey Lifeboat Day this Saturday

Tue, 28 Jun 2022

The volunteer crew of Ramsey RNLI are making the final preparations for Ramsey Lifeboat Day on Saturday.

The day will commence with the naming ceremony and service of dedication of the new Shannon class RNLB 13-42 Ann and James Ritchie 2 at 11am at Ramsey Lifeboat Station. 

Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lormier will formally name the Ann and James Ritchie 2 in the naming ceremony and service of dedication in front of invited guests, family and friends.  

The Ann and James Ritchie 2 will be launched at around 12pm when the crew will give a demonstration of the operational capabilities of the £2.2 million lifeboat. 

The day will continue with a “Lifeboat Afternoon“ between 12.30pm and 5pm.  This has been organized by the crew and will feature a range of activities for all.  Refreshments will also be available. 

Subject to operational requirements and prevailing weather conditions there will be an opportunity to have a look around the Ann and James Ritchie 2 before she is recovered at 4.30pm. 

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