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Nearly 125 years ago, James Hughes, a crew member at Poole lifeboat
station, tragically died when he fell under the launching carriage
during a lifeboat exercise on 9 October 1884. James is one of over
85 in the RNLI’s South division and one of a total of 778
people commemorated on the new RNLI memorial from all corners of
the UK and RoI.
RNLI lifeboat crews and supporters observed a minute’s silence
at 12.20pm on Thursday 3 September when the new memorial was unveiled.
The silence was a sign of respect and gratitude to the many people
connected with the charity who have lost their lives helping to
save others at sea.
The silence took place during the ceremony of dedication for the
RNLI memorial sculpture at the charity’s Headquarters in Poole,
Dorset, attended by descendants of those lost, crew members, station
representatives, lifeguards, supporters and RNLI President HRH The
Duke of Kent.
Many relatives, friends and closely connected crew members to all
those on the memorial travelled from far and wide to attend the
ceremony. The memorial ensures that those who lost their lives will
always be remembered, while also serving as an inspiration to today’s
lifesavers.
As an additional mark of respect, Poole lifeboat station lowered
the RNLI flag to half-mast during the ceremony.
The memorial is now open to the public and accessible at all times.
 
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