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First Year Operations and Funding
- When
- 1824
- Where
- British Isles
In 1824, the institution raised £9,706 and saved 124 lives, though funds soon dwindled, highlighting early financial and operational challenges.
Despite the initial fundraising success, the organization faced financial difficulties. The saving of 124 lives in its first year demonstrated the immediate necessity and impact of the institution's work in maritime rescue.
Sources
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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