At between 8pm and 9pm this evening, it will be 30 years to the day that the Penlee Lifeboat,the "SOLOMON BROWNE", was lost with all her crew,in the most horrendous of conditions. Attempting to rescue the crew of the ship the "Union Star" which had broken down and heading ever nearer to the rocks off the coast of Cornwall. In one instance the Lifeboat had been thrown up onto the deck of the cargo ship,and slid off again. A message on the radio from the Coxswain of the Lifeboat stated "We have gor four off,and we are going in again" NOTHING more was heard of the Lifeboat.The American Helicopter Rescue Pilot,on scene at the time,said "They were the most Heroic men I have ever seen" At the small village of Mousehole, and of nearby Newlyn, from where the Valiant crew came,most if not all either knew or were related.
In these hard times, with the RNLI,not generating the donations needed to keep this wonderful service going, I ask that you please remember these brave men, and perhaps donate a little more to a much needed Service.
We Will Remember Them.
Thank You.
Mick