Five influential women from RNLI history

It's International Women's Day and we're looking back at how women have helped shape the RNLI into the emergency lifesaving service it is today.
Find out about five influential women from our 200-year history. Like Margaret Armstrong, the first female lifeboat launcher back in 1874. Or Samshun Nahar, who has trained 19,000 people in lifesaving CPR techniques.
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But it’s not just lifeboats. RNLI lifeguards patrol 242 beaches, keeping people safe, providing safety advice and rescuing those in trouble. Education volunteers visit schools and swimming clubs to help teach the next generation how to enjoy the water safely. And volunteer fundraisers and shop workers give up their time to generate vital funds. The RNLI is also working to help communities around the world that are most at risk of drowning.
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[@BacteriophageFan]

So many awesome ladies! :D

[@alexanderardin4730]

Hey there RNLI a few of your members came to visit the great withernsea railway a couple days ago just checking to see how you are doing and I thoroughly enjoyed your visit respect to you your work and your company you are all great people

[@alexanderardin4730]

@@Indigenous-English-Man ?

[@simonmp7]

These ladies should be championed in every school in the land, respect