RNLI Service Statistics for 2002

For Lifeboat Stations in Great Britian & Ireland

Total

Lives Saved *

775

People Landed **

1,693

Persons Brought In ***

4,897

Total People Rescued

7,365

Launched on Service

7,729
Pleasure Craft Rescues  
4,830 (65,6 %)

Pleasure Craft Services

3,696 (47,8 %)
Merchant/Fishing Vessels Rescues  
1,630 (22,1%)

Merchant/Fishing Vessels Services

1,042 (13.5 %)
People Rescues  
863 (11,7 %)

People Services

2,230 (28.9 %)
Others Rescues  
42 (0,6 %)

Others Services

761 (9,8 %)

* Those who, in the opinion of the RNLI, would have lost their lives but for the service of the lifeboat.

** Those who, in the opinion of the RNLI, were at risk and required to be landed.

*** Those who, in the opinion of the RNLI, were not at risk but were brought ashore before the situation deteriorated.

 

Home