William Cantrell Ashley is an important Historical Lifeboat, built in 1949 and is the last of this Class of Lifeboat (Liverpool), in original condition and still sailing in English waters.
A book written by Claud Sharp, owner and principal operator of the 'William Cantrell Ashley,' and Second Coxswain of the Scarborough Lifeboat. A short and true story, 'Telling the tale' of Lifeboats from the sharp end and answering the age-old question, 'WHY DO YOU DO IT?'
Boat Trips, designed specially for School Parties, Youth Organisations and Outward Bound Goups, tailoring information input to the ages and interests of the group, taking direction and guidance from the teacher and leader in charge.
Boat Crews consists of experienced, operational and retired Lifeboat Crew Members with many years of Lifeboat Service to relate.
Cremation may be followed by scattering the Ashes of the dear departed and loved one at Sea.
Scarborough's beautiful coastline makes the perfect backdrop for a simple yet poignant Service of Remembrance.
'William Cantrell Ashley,' being a very special 'old lady,' in full Lifeboat Livery, enables our sympathetic and understanding crew to make this solemn occassion a Special Day to remember with Love and Pride.
Scarborough Harbour, North Yorkshire, U/K, is our operating base, with the aim of enabling everyone to experience the sheer joy of sailing aboard a beautiful, historical, and totally unique retired Lifeboat.
Dedicated to the preservation of the retired R.N.L.I. Lifeboat,
