Today marks the official 200th anniversary of the RNLI.
I was honoured to attend the blessing of the fleet ceremony in Brixham yesterday to mark the bicentenary, with crews from Dartmouth, Salcombe, Torbay, Teignmouth and Exmouth all attending.
This was an opportunity for us to consider and reflect upon the bravery and heroism of the volunteers who have dedicated themselves to keeping people safe at sea over the past 200 years.
We should all give thanks and say a prayer of gratitude for the RNLI.