RNLI Henry Blogg Museum

31/07/2026

All the staff and volunteers of the museum send their deepest sympathies to the family of Frank Muirhead. Frank was a kind, selfless man who was Honorary Curator of the museum for many, many years. He shared his wealth of knowledge and his enthusiasm with colleagues and visitors, he was instrumental in shaping the collection and endlessly promoted the lifesaving work of the RNLI. He joined as crew from 1973 and was awarded a Certificate of Thanks by the Institution for his part in rescuing two fishermen in 1981. He will be missed.

19/06/2026

Have you got your tickets yet for Fish and Fun Friday?

28/05/2026

Big celebrations at the Historic Lifeboat Collection - Chatham at the weekend. Congratulations on the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Award, on your 30th anniversary as a collection and especially to David Cox who has volunteered with the RNLI for over 60 years!!!

16/05/2026

We have a stall at the Crab and Lobster Festival this weekend. Come and say 'hello'. You can try on some vintage kit and find out about rescues during the second World War. RNLI.org/YourStories for more.

05/02/2026

Henry Blogg was born on 6 February 1876. 150 years on and he is still remembered.

He lived all of his life in Cromer but became well known throughout Britain and further abroad. He went to school at the Goldsmith's school and left at the age of 11 to work on the fishing boats along with his family. His stepfather was 2nd Coxswain of Cromer lifeboat and Henry joined the Cromer crew at 18. By 1909 Henry was Coxswain and was awarded his first medal for gallantry in 1917. A gold award for leading the rescue of 11 men from the ship Fernebo. His determination, knowledge of the sea and leadership skills resulted in many lives saved from drowning. During his 38 years on the lifeboat, he and his crew rescued 873 people. Throughout two world wars Henry made sure Cromer lifeboat launched to those in need. He was given many more medals in recognition of his bravery and is still the RNLI's most decorated crew member. Henry Blogg retired in 1947 after volunteering for 53 years.

05/02/2026