Appledore lifeboat station is home to two lifeboats - an Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat (ILB) and a Tyne class All weather lifeboat (ALB). We also have a third boat - a "Boarding Boat" to access the moored Tyne. She too has been involved in her fair share of rescues.
We hope that this web site will be of interest to you. If you have news, views or photographs relating in any way to Appledore RNLI then please use the email address at the bottom of the page - we would love to hear from you. (And please sign the Guestbook).
ROYAL MAIL STAMPS
APPLEDORE'S RNLI lifeboat is to be featured on a brand new set of Royal Mail stamps.
The all-weather George Gibson appears as part of the special edition six-stamp set, Mayday - Rescue at Sea, available to buy from March 13.
It is the first time the charity has been featured on a UK stamp for more than 20 years. So, Go ON, BUY SOME BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT. At these prices, these are an absolute steal - when was the last time you got value like this from the postal service?
Prices:
Appledore Lifeboat FDC, with set of 6 stamps
£12.95
Appledore Lifeboat FDC with Appledore Stamp only
£6.95
P&P will be £1.50. These are available to buy from the station or by post. Please phone or email the station.
There are also some Appledore Lifeboat postcards with Appledore RNLI Stamp, priced as follows...
Postcard
£1.00
Postcard with Appledore Lifeboat 46p Stamp
£2.00
Postcard with Appledore Lifeboat 46p stamp and Cox'n signature
£2.50
Postcard with Appledore Lifeboat 46p stamp and Cox'n signature in legible format, without his off-the-cuff remarks! (Rare item.).
Just joking,sorry.You'll read the small print next time!
£150.00
Appledore Lifeboat station and its boats were paid for in the main from Voluntary contributions by individuals and groups. Though the crews are fully trained by the RNLI to a very high standard, they are volunteers and do not charge for their time.
The RNLI's aim is to saved lives - but we need your help too. You can make a donation. You can arrange an event in aid of your lifeboat or you could consider becoming a crew member if you live close to the station.
