Battling the storm: The story of the rescue of the Hindlea by Moelfre Lifeboat

On 27 October 1959, an incredible rescue was undertaken by RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat in Anglesey. Braving hurricane-force winds, a makeshift crew of volunteers, including one shore helper who had never been out on a lifeboat before, successfully rescued those onboard the ship Hindlea before it was smashed on the rocks.
For their heroic service, legendary Coxswain Richard ‘Dic’ Evans was awarded the first of his two RNLI Gold Medals, a Silver Medal to Mechanic Evan Owens and Bronze Medals to Donald Francis, Hugh Owen and Hugh Jones, on his first shout.
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[@elitetoymachine8081]

Brilliant video, my mum knew Mr Evans my grandad had a cottage up in the village many years back when I was a child spent many summer's up around the village had the pleasure of meeting him but was such a young boy then. Great seeing this hero stories again

[@mindyourownbusinessfatty]

My wifes mother was Dic Eevans neice. Cissy Owen from Langefni

[@BrassLock]

That was a great eye-watering story of true bravery from all the crew. Really glad the realistic statue was funded and erected in such a prominent place overlooking the ocean.

[@rnli]

It's a wonderful statue isn't it? It was created by the sculptor Sam Holland, who also made the Memorial Sculpture that stands outside the RNLI College in Poole.

[@BrassLock]

@@rnli Yes, I agree with you. The likeness has a lot of energy and strength, thanks for identifying the sculptor, Sam Holland. Her website has a few photos of her other works too (though they're hard to see, and not nearly enough of them)! Needs an equally talented photographer and website creator to properly showcase her wonderful productions.

[@sixsixteensevens297]

Respect to the Heros of RNLAI!

[@lukeure2356]

They were a hell of a lot tougher then we r now

[@poppyanderson4444]

Who ever disliked it are just rude

[@buonafortuna8928]

Nice video lads. Mystified why some arse-hat would down vote this

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

I would guess that they tried to be an RNLI member and couldn’t cut it.

[@newjerseybill3521]

Nice informative video. One editing improvement, place the captions to just one location. With the duration of the text on the screen, by the time you eyes find the text, it is almost gone.

[@rnli]

Thanks for your feedback

[@BrassLock]

I watched it once to read the captions, then again to enjoy the visual aspect. Paintings were used in some parts that I hadn't seen properly the first time due to having to concentrate on reading 🙄. Still, I don't mind watching it a few times, because it's an absorbing bit of history.

[@newjerseybill3521]

@@BrassLock I agree, definitely a muli-watch video!