New Hastings lifeboat unveiled in honour of mother and son’s shared love of the sea

The Hastings RNLI’s new inshore lifeboat was named over the weekend to honour a man who had ‘a great love for the sea’.
Charles Francis, Elisabeth Oarten, Cea Francis and Tom Francis siblingsCharles Francis, Elisabeth Oarten, Cea Francis and Tom Francis siblings
Charles Francis, Elisabeth Oarten, Cea Francis and Tom Francis siblings

The D-835 Richard Francis was named, on Saturday afternoon, after Richard Francis, who died from cancer 40 years ago at the age of 21. To read more, click here.

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