Silver Medal Rescue: How Penlee lifeboat crew saved 8 lives in a storm

Monday 31 October 2022. A yacht is taking on water off the coast of Cornwall. Penlee lifeboat crew launch to the rescue. 7m waves. 100mph wind. 8 people in danger. What happens next is the latest in a long history of incredible rescue stories by the RNLI.
Watch as the lifeboat crew involved in the rescue tell the story of how they tackled a dark and stormy night in their mission to save every one. And learn more about the incredible leadership and courage of Coxswain Patch Harvey that resulted in him being awarded the RNLI’s Silver Medal for Gallantry.
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[@masontheratexterminator544]

Our country is proud of each and every one of you, thank you all.

[@rnli]

We’re so thankful for our wonderful supporters like you! 😊

[@marvindebot3264]

Not only 8 lives saved but the boat made it home with the yacht in tow which is amazing. I've been in rescue and firefighting most of my life and I steadfastly maintain that there is no better service in rescue anywhere in the world than these guys, RNLI, you rock.

[@rnli]

Wow Marvin, thank you so much for your praise - it means a lot from a fellow lifesaver 🧡

[@user-pk7lk4nb1r]

Bravo. Well deserved recognition for true bravery and heroism.

[@rnli]

We couldn't agree more Kenneth - not all heroes wear capes 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

[@user-zj4gz9tr8s]

Brave lads

[@morzee94]

The crew deserve every plaudit they get, amazing! However we should also shout out all the engineers who designed, built and maintained the Severn class from the early 90s to today. What a beast of a boat to be able to handle those seas and tow a yacht to safety.

[@rnli]

Luke, we totally agree. Everyone who contributes, from the supporters who donate to the designers and engineers who build and maintain our kit, is a lifesaver ⚓

[@QHarefield]

And what a different ending that rescue would have had if the Severns were not self-righting!

[@rnli]

Absolutely Luke, our engineers are incredible 💙

[@jools2323]

Nothing but respect for these folk.

[@rnli]

🙌

[@grahamfree3175]

Thanks you RNLI, our 4th Emergency Service ❤

[@rnli]

Powered by people like you Graham, who support us and donate 🙌

[@SallyDallyn]

This is what they do - amazing, the history of Penlee makes it even more so - selfless and brave

[@rnli]

Selfless and brave is the perfect description Sally 🧡

[@nickpage4333]

Thats what the Lifeboats are for I have never been a crew member but i come from a lifeboat family in Eastbourne so i know the bravery of the crew.A Big Thankyou to the men and women out there God Bless you all.STAY SAFE

[@rnli]

Aww that makes you surrogate family Nick 🥰 Thanks for your good wishes

[@ManxAndy]

The dedication and skill of all those involved, in such trying conditions…is so justifiably recognised, true hero’s all…👍👌🇮🇲

[@rnli]

We couldn't agree more Andy - our volunteers are everyday legends 💛

[@gjones455]

Incredibly brave men, hat’s off to you all, huge respect

[@rnli]

We're so thankful for our incredible crews, and the people that support them 💙

[@rnli]

We're so thankful for our incredible crews, and the people that support them 💙

[@QHarefield]

I am watching this from the safety and security of my own home, and yet the filming is so good that it's as though I were really there. I felt emotionally involved with you all - gut-wrenchingly so. Thank you for this video, and, more importantly, thank you for your bravery and for all you do.

[@rnli]

Thank you for your support and admiration for our crew. They can only do what they do because of supporters like you 😊

[@jspoor100]

Heroic men. We salute you all.

[@rnli]

Thank you, Jamie

[@user-tt8bk7gs9d]

I have total respect for patch and his team they are so brave stay safe sending you all lots of love and hugs

[@rnli]

Thanks so much for sending love to our amazing volunteers Helen - have some RNLI love in return 🧡💙💛

[@StevenJohnson-jv1iw]

Cudos to your crew. NSRI Simonstown salutes you

[@rnli]

We love hearing from a fellow rescue service Steven - thanks for your congratulations for our brave volunteers 🧡

[@chriswilson6069]

🫡 salute these heroes

[@rnli]

Thanks for your support Chris 💙

[@fionastacey9859]

Heroes always. Your names will live forever ❤

[@rnli]

Thank you for your kind words for our crews, Fiona 💙

[@PhotiniByDesign]

Amazing work folks, so proud of the people I have never met, well done...

[@rnli]

Thanks so much - hopefully you'll never need to meet us 🥰

[@PhotiniByDesign]

@@rnli I am sure when we meet, it will be to organize a fundraiser for the RNLI 🥰

[@rnli]

That sounds great 👍

[@timgeorge7150]

Love you guys so much.. you’re always in my mind when I go sailing and I do absolutely everything possible not to need to get you out… Direct debit continues ❤

[@rnli]

Thanks for your support, Tim - we couldn't do what we do without kind, generous people like you powering our crews to the rescue 🙏

[@_Cuertzia]

Well done ❤️

[@rnli]

🙌

[@steveakamouser]

Amazing congrats to all

[@rnli]

Thank you, Stephen 🙂

[@Birkguitars]

For those not used to the power of water the full extent of the danger this crew sailed into may not be apparent. Every cubic metre of water weighs a tonne. Being hit by a one metre wave is like being hit by a small car. Being hit by a seven metre wave is like being hit by a house. And these people are volunteers. They do this because they see the need and answer the call. They are the very best of us.

[@rnli]

Thanks, this really helps to visualize what our amazing volunteer crew were up against 👍

[@nickpage4333]

@@Birkguitars I was told years ago only the Coxswain and Mechanic are paid and the RNLI Would not let the government pay each member as they would want to run the service which it's not about.So they rely on donations legacies etc

[@Birkguitars]

@nickpage4333 To be honest I don't know which crew at which station are paid but I know that it is predominantly volunteers who make up the crew and I am in awe of them. I grew up by the sea back in the days before pagers when maroons were used to signal a shout so everyone in the town knew when the lifeboat was heading out. Unfortunately not everyone they went out for made it back. I have been an RNLI member for many years and plan to remain so for as long as I can.

[@helmhurst]

Legends

[@rnli]

🙌

[@karlbrundage7472]

Lifeboats!!!!!!!

[@rnli]

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