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  • Where is the RNLI’s headquarters located?
    London
    Liverpool
    Poole
    Plymouth
  • What training centre does the RNLI use for its crews?
    RNLI College
    Lifeboat Academy
    College of Maritime Rescue
    RNLI Training Academy
  • What does the acronym "RNLI" stand for?
    Regional Nautical Lifeboat Initiative
    Royal Naval Lifesaving Institution
    Rescue National Lifeboat Institute
    Royal National Lifeboat Institution
  • How many lifeboat stations does the RNLI operate (approximately)?
    50
    100
    200
    150
  • What is the RNLI's main campaign to promote beach safety?
    Swim Safe
    Coastwatch
    Stay Afloat
    Float to Live
  • What colour are RNLI lifeboats traditionally painted?
    Red and gold
    Blue and white
    Yellow and green
    Orange and blue
  • Around how many lives does the RNLI save each year (on average)?
    500
    1,000
    5,000
    10,000
  • What is the main purpose of the RNLI?
    Protect wildlife on the coast
    Build ports and harbours
    Save lives at sea and along the coast
    Organise maritime sports
  • Which of these is a famous RNLI lifeboat station?
    Stonehenge
    Whitby
    Blackpool Pier
    Portsmouth
  • What is the RNLI's international work focused on?
    Promoting tourism
    Building sea walls
    Selling lifeboats
    Training lifeguards and improving drowning prevention
  • Which of the following is NOT an RNLI service?
    Ferry services
    Lifeboat rescue
    Flood rescue
    Lifeguard services
  • How is the RNLI funded?
    Donations and fundraising
    Government grants
    Taxes on seaside towns
    Commercial shipping fees
  • What year was the RNLI founded?
    1845
    1810
    1824
    1901
  • What is the nickname often given to RNLI volunteers?
    Lifeboat Crew
    Guardians of the Waves
    Lifesavers
    Sea Warriors
  • What is a typical RNLI crew member?
    Full-time professional
    Military personnel
    Paid government worker
    Volunteer
  • What special vehicle does the RNLI sometimes use to launch lifeboats from beaches?
    Tractor
    Bulldozer
    Helicopter
    Jet Ski
  • What type of training exercise do RNLI crews regularly perform to stay prepared?
    Night-time treasure hunts
    Routine call-out drills
    Weekly marathons
    =Boat cleaning contests
  • What type of lifeboat is designed for rescues close to shore?
    Hovercraft
    Severn Class
    All-weather Lifeboat
    Inshore Lifeboat
  • What is the RNLI’s motto?
    "Guardians of the Coast"
    "Saving Lives at Sea"
    "With Courage We Serve"
    "Stay Safe, Stay Strong"
  • In an emergency at sea in the UK, which number should you dial to request the RNLI?
    112
    111
    999
    000