| The first Life Boat placed on this station | |
| was sent here in 1860 and was named | |
| The "DAUNTLESS" | |
| In 1867 it was replaced by another | |
| Life Boat which was presented by the late | |
| Mrs Marten of Upper Clapton & was named | |
| The "GEORGE & ANNE" | |
| The following is a list of services | |
| performed by the boat. | |
| | | Lives saved |
| 1871 Nov 15th | Barque "CASSANDRA" of Liverpool | 21 |
| 1872 Jan 11th | A Norwegian Vessel. Rendered Assistance | |
| 1874 Oct 18th | Brig "HERMOSO HABENERO" | 8 |
| 1875 Jan 5th | Barque "BLANCHE MARGUERITE" | 10 |
| 1876 Jan 19th | Barque "MIGNONETTE" of London | 14 |
| 1888 Dec 14th | Steamer "CASTLE CRAIG" of Liverpool | 31 |
| In 1888 the George & Anne was replaced by | |
| the present Life Boat | |
| The "WILLIAM SLANEY LEWIS" | |
| By Order | |
| CHARLES DIBDIN, Secretary | |
| Royal National Life Boat Institution 1888 | |