RNLI Blackpool is launching an appeal to raise £52,000 to fund a new D-class Lifeboat for Blackpool Lifeboat Station. D-class lifeboats are fundamental to the search and rescue service provided at Blackpool. The D-class lifeboat first came to Blackpool in 1964 and have rescued hundreds of people and saved many lives over the years. Colin Lowe, volunteer lifeboat helm said Our D class lifeboats enable us to carry out lifesaving rescues in the tricky surf conditions at Blackpool. Without the unique capabilities of this class of lifeboat we simply couldnt help the number of people that we do. We are hoping to raise £52,000 for a new D class lifeboat to continue saving lives at sea in Blackpool. Every little helps, thank you so much for your support.