Sheerness lifeboats rescued 72 people in 2006
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A new lifeboat was being officially named and handed over to a Kent RNLI station by the sister of a woman whose legacy enabled the boat to be bought.
Phyllis Wright has named the inflatable inshore lifeboat at Sheerness Eleanor in memory of her sister.
"She was an amazing in woman who cared for me as a baby and then became one of the first women to work at the London Stock Exchange," she said.
"We were both keen supporters of the RNLI for many years."
Faster top speed
Saturday's service of dedication was being held by the lifeboat station's chaplain followed by a reception for guests.
"Legacies are very important for the RNLI, which is a charity run by voluntary contributions," said Robin Castle, Sheerness coxswain.
"It would be very difficult for us to do what we do without legacies."
The new lifeboat replaces an older-style inflatable, and has a faster top speed of 25 knots, better handling and a sat-nav system.
Sheerness's lifeboats were launched 75 times in 2006 and rescued 72 people.
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