New Cromer RNLI Lifeboat Crew Member Passes Crucial RNLI Assessment
Pete Abbs passes key assessments in record time.
These assessments are vital in ensuring crew are fully prepared to support the station’s life-saving operations, covering complex and wide-ranging skills such as anchoring, towing, lookout duties, and casualty assistance. Passing them so quickly shows Pete’s determination to be ready to step in when lives are on the line.
Pete also follows in the footsteps of his wife, a long-standing volunteer at the station, making their contribution to the RNLI a true family commitment to saving lives at sea.
RNLI Cromer Coxswain Mechanic Paul Watling said:“Pete has shown incredible drive since joining earlier this year. To achieve both Tier 1 and Tier 2 in such a short time is no small task, and it speaks volumes about his commitment to the crew and the community we serve. We’re delighted to have him on board and look forward to seeing him continue to develop his skills.”
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The Cromer Lifeboat Station was established in 1804 and was not taken over by the Institution from the Norfolk Shipwreck Association until 1857. Since 1923 there have been two lifeboats at Cromer, and currently there is a D Class inshore boat and Tamar all-weather lifeboat. The outstanding figure in the history of Cromer is Henry George Blogg who became a member of the Cromer crew in 1894 at the age of 18. He was coxswain from 1909-1947. During his 53 years as a lifeboat crew member, the Cromer lifeboats had been on service 387 times and rescued 873 lives. His record is without equal in the history of the Institution. No lifeboat crew member has received so many decorations for gallantry.
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