l THERE have been five different lifeboat stations at Hartlepool dating back to 1803 when the first boat was provided from local subscriptions. Two were at West Hartlepool and were taken over by the RNLI in 1869, and three were at Hartlepool and were taken over in 1873. Now just one station remains.
l During almost 200 years of service to Hartlepool, 18 medals have been awarded to crew members. In 1902, the Emperor of Germany made monetary awards to crew members for rescuing four people.
l Approximately 900 lives have been saved by the crews and boats of Hartlepool lifeboat including 57 during the Second World War.
l The BBC Radio Cleveland is the 24th lifeboat to be stationed at Hartlepool, not counting a number of temporary and relief fleet boats, which have also helped out.
l The most loved lifeboat in Hartlepool is probably the Princess Royal, which served from October 1939 until June 1960 and was involved in three daring attempts to rescue a crew on board a stricken boat at Seaton Carew. The boat is now being restored in Hartlepool
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