RNLI Service Statistics 2004

RNLI Service Statistics for 2004

232 Lifeboat Stations in Great Britian & Ireland

Total Average of

Lives Saved *

433
more than one a day

People Landed **

1,566
over four a day

Persons Brought In ***

6,077
over 16 a day

Total People Rescued

7,507
21 a day

Launched on Service

7,656
over 21 a day

Services to merchant/fishing vessels

13%

Services to pleasure craft
52%

Services to people

27%

Others
8%

Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboats have saved more than 137,000 lives.
In addition, in 2004, Beach Rescue have been called to 8,010 incidents, saved 53 lives and assisted a total of 9,041 people.

* 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.

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	Total	Average of
Lives Saved *	433	more than one a day
People Landed **	1,566	over four a day
Persons Brought In ***	6,077	over 16 a day
Total People Rescued	7,507	21 a day
Launched on Service	7,656	over 21 a day
Services to merchant/fishing vessels	13%
Services to pleasure craft	52%
Services to people	27%
Others	8%
Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboats have saved more than 137,000 lives. In addition, in 2004, Beach Rescue have been called to 8,010 incidents, saved 53 lives and assisted a total of 9,041 people.