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New D-class RNLI lifeboat celebrations for Little and Broad Haven
Little and Broad Haven RNLI's new inshore lifeboat D-899 Swaine-Legane was officially named and handed into the care of the RNLI on Saturday, July 19.
In what the station described as 'an amazing day', the important handover was carried out by Jill Legane, one of the trustees of the Laurence Misener Charitable Trust, who kindly funded the lifeboat.
A champagne 'christening' for the new lifeboat from Jill Legane. (Image: Little and Broad Haven Lifeboat)
The station also received a lovely message from another trustee, Captain George Swaine, who was unable to make it on the day but partly provides his name to the new vessel.
There was a wonderful turn-out of supporters, families and friends for the ceremony. (Image: Little and Broad Haven Lifeboat)
The boathouse manager, Andy Grey, opened proceedings, before Ms Legane handed D-899 over to Jo Partner, RNLI Head of Region for Wales, West and the Isle of Man.
Crew members watched on with pride. (Image: Little and Broad Haven Lifeboat)
Little and Broad Haven's lifeboat operations manager, Ian Thomas, then accepted the new lifeboat on behalf of the station.
The Venerable Archdeacon Paul Mackness delivered the service of dedication, and the occasion was enhanced with a performance by Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir.
The Tamar ALBs and Y-Boat from and Angle accompany Swaine-Legane into Little Haven. (Image: Little and Broad Haven Lifeboat)
The station's training co-ordinator, Viv Grey, then gave a vote of thanks before Swaine-Legane launched to take part in a very special flotilla off Little Haven and Broad Haven beaches, involving the Tamar all-weather lifeboats Norah Wortley from RNLI St Davids Lifeboat and Mark Mason from Angle Lifeboat RNLI.
A Little and Broad Haven RNLI spokesman said that this was 'a truly memorable occasion and we are extremely grateful to all who helped make it such a special day.'
