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Whitby Lifeboat

RNLI Press Photographer

The following photographs were captured during the official opening of the new lifeboat station by one of the many ardent RNLI press photographers.

Meeting The Lifeboat Crew

The Duchess is greeted by lifeboat crew.

Mike Russell & HRH Duchess of Kent

A proud moment for the coxswain.

Dignitary Greeting

The Duchess is greeted at the station.

The Band Plays On

Brass Band entertainment.

The Pier Road View

The dignitaries seated at the front.

The Shambles

The view from The Shambles balcony.

The Band Plays On

A brass band music treat.

Proud Lifeboat Crewmembers

Members of the lifeboat crew.

Rt Rev Robert Ladds & the Canon David Smith

The station blessing.

Of the many press photographs I hope you agree that this first selection are appealing as I do, use the links below for more wonderful photographs from the official unveiling of Whitby Lifeboat Station.

Bring Madeleine Home

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