Shipwreck proved to be a catalyst in formation of RNLI
A plaque commemorating a shipwreck - that proved to be a catalyst in the formation of the RNLI - will be unveiled in the south of the Island today (Weds).
HMS Racehorse sank 200 years ago resulting in the deaths of its crewmen - which included three men from Castletown.
The event led to Sir William Hillary lobbying the UK Government for a maritime lifesaving organisation.
The plaque will be unveiled on the quay next to the Castletown Harbour Office at 2pm.
Former Chief Minister Tony Brown is the chair of the Commemoration Group:
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