Guernsey stamps mark RNLI's 200th anniversary

The stamps have been issued to mark the RNLI's 200th birthday

The RNLI's 200th birthday has been marked in Guernsey with a series of stamps.

Guernsey Post unveiled the stamps that depict scenes from the nautical rescue charity's past in Guernsey and Alderney.

Pictures on the six stamps include lifeboats used in the islands and the Bonita rescue in 1981.

The sixth stamp has a picture of RNLI founder Sir William Hillary.

Included on the stamps are pictures of the Spirit of Guernsey, Roy Barker, Arthur Lionel and John Lockett lifeboats

A painting showing the rescue of 29 people from the Bonita cargo ship in hurricane-force winds and snow in December 1981 features on a stamp.

The rescue mission led to St Peter Port RNLI coxswain Mike Scales receiving a gold medal for gallantry while the rest of the crew were given bronze medals.

RNLI chief executive Mark Dowie said: "Guernsey and Alderney have a remarkable history of lifesaving courage.

"These stamps are a wonderful way to recognise the incredible lifesaving efforts of the volunteers across the bailiwick as we commemorate our milestone anniversary in 2024 and look forward to the next 200 years of lifesaving."