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Workington Lifeboat Workington RNLI All Weather Lifeboat is a Shannon class lifeboat number 13-19, Dorothy May White,

10/06/2026

I’m running the Great North Run 2026 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and it means a lot more to me than just a race. In Feburary 2025 I suddenly lost my dad. He spent 16 years with

Karl Fowler NEWLY QUALIFIED TIER 2 INSHORE LIFEBOAT CREW MEMBER!!! Yesterday 10/06/2026 we launched our D-Class Inshor...
10/06/2026

Karl Fowler NEWLY QUALIFIED TIER 2 INSHORE LIFEBOAT CREW MEMBER!!!
Yesterday 10/06/2026 we launched our D-Class Inshore Lifeboat on exercise Karl Fowler was assessed by RNLI assessor Ben McGarry , having committed to hours of theoretical and practical training afloat.
Congratulations Karl on Passing your Tier 2 ILB Assessment on D-Class James-R-Allan

Massive congratulations to Gary Graham who has passed out as coxswain on the Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat! Dorothy...
09/06/2026

Massive congratulations to Gary Graham who has passed out as coxswain on the Shannon Class all-weather lifeboat! Dorothy May White (13-19) Gaz passed his assessment under the watchful eye of RNLI Coastal Lifeboat Trainer Ben McGarry. Gaz has been a volunteer with Workington Lifeboat for 8 years, starting as shore crew and then training to become qualified crew on each boat, also Helm on the ILB. Over the last several months, Gaz has been through particularly intensive training and assessment to become coxswain. Well done! Many thanks for all your hard work.

03/06/2026

Everyone welcome to Silloth Green to celebrate Emergancy Service Day! Come along and speak to the many brave volunteers who will be attending. Maybe you might be inspired to give some time and volunteer for one of the emergency services ⚓️🚓🚒🚑🚁🏍

While Workington Lifeboat was preparing for a joint exercise with the Coastguard helicopter team based in Carlisle, RWE ...
01/06/2026

While Workington Lifeboat was preparing for a joint exercise with the Coastguard helicopter team based in Carlisle, RWE Offshore team and Belfast Coastguard, a Mayday call came in.
At around 8.55am yesterday, Sunday May 31, it was reported that three people were in difficulty on a vessel that was taking on water.
Workington RNLI's all-weather lifeboat Dorothy May White was tasked to attend.
The vessel was reported to be two miles east of the Isle of Whithorn on the Scottish side of the Solway Firth.
The passage was approximately one hour from Workington lifeboat station.
A vessel in the location was also tasked by Belfast Coastguard to attend the casualty vessel.
This vessel safely recovered the three people from the casualty vessel, which subsequently sank.
The Dorothy May White was stood down at 9.20am and proceeded to join up with the planned exercise.

Sunday 31st May Workington Lifeboats will be holding a joint exercise with RWE Robin Rigg Windfarm and Support Boats, HM...
30/05/2026

Sunday 31st May Workington Lifeboats will be holding a joint exercise with RWE Robin Rigg Windfarm and Support Boats, HM Coastguard, HM CG Helecopter (operatinal dependant) and Both Workington Lifeboat

20/05/2026

RNLI Float to Live campaign
If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, Float to Live.
• Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
• Relax and try to breathe normally
• Move your hands and feet to help you stay afloat
• It’s fine if your legs sink, we all float differently
• Practise floating in a local pool if you can

Workington RNLI was called out yesterday to help a pleasure craft that had run aground on the rock armour at the entranc...
20/05/2026

Workington RNLI was called out yesterday to help a pleasure craft that had run aground on the rock armour at the entrance to Harrington Harbour.
We launched our all-weather lifeboat Dorothy May White and our inshore lifeboat James R Allan at 2.40pm.
Both boats arrived on scene, assessed the situation and with our colleagues from Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team rescued the casualties.
One had injured his foot and was passed into the care of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
This type of incident goes to show the importance of wearing a lifejacket, having the means to call for assistance (VHF or mobile phone) and calling as early as possible for assistance. It also shows the importance of a multiagency response, with Coastguard Rescue Teams and Lifeboat crews working seamlessly together.

Workington RNLI's volunteer crew was called out by Belfast Coastguard today, Friday May 15. The crew launched its all w...
15/05/2026

Workington RNLI's volunteer crew was called out by Belfast Coastguard today, Friday May 15.
The crew launched its all weather lifeboat Dorothy May White at 10.45am.
A 25ft fishing boat, with two people on board, had suffered mechanical failure and was drifting on the ebbing tide towards the rocks at Harrington.
The lifeboat launched at 11am and arrived on scene at 11.10am.
An assessment was undertaken by the crew and due to safety concerns, the decision was taken to tow the stricken vessel in to Harrington harbour.
The vessel was secured in the harbour and the lifeboat returned to station, arriving 11.40am where she was made ready for service. Photo By Dave Crabman

Workington RNLI was called out yesterday, Tuesday May 5, at 4.30pm to help a 31ft yacht in distress 2 miles off Whitehav...
06/05/2026

Workington RNLI was called out yesterday, Tuesday May 5, at 4.30pm to help a 31ft yacht in distress 2 miles off Whitehaven.
The vessel had lost both sail and mechanical power and was drifting on the ebbing tide towards the rocks at St Bees Head.
A Royal Air Force Maritime Patrol aircraft was in the immediate area and picked up the call. They offered assistance in providing vital overwatch from above.
Workington RNLI's all weather lifeboat Dorothy May White was launched and made good speed to rendezvous with the casualty vessel.
On scene the crew undertook a risk assessment and concluded to take the casualty vessel in tow and headed towards Whitehaven harbour where they were met by members of Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team
With each asset contributing a vital part to the operation, the teams:
✔️ Assessed the situation
✔️ Made the vessel and crew safe
✔️ Took the yacht under tow back to Whitehaven Marina
The casualty vessel was moored in Whitehaven Marina and Workington lifeboat left the scene, returned to station and made ready.

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