an Atlantic 21 class lifeboat arrived for a temporary duty at the station. That boat was replaced four months later by the Atlantic 75-class and the D-class . The D-class lifeboat is launched using a TC45 tractor and carriage. In 2010 Spirit of Penarth was withdrawn from service and replaced with an Some historic rescues by the Penarth lifeboat Fleet All Weather Boats Inshore Lifeboats D-class B-class Station Honours Framed Letter of Thanks - 2002 A framed Letter of Thanks was presented to Helmsman Simeon Rabaiotti, for rescuing a man cut off by the tide on 25 May. The ILB veered down through rocks in rough seas and in a heavy three metre swell; the anchor warp had to be cut to leave the scene. Thanks of the Institute inscribed on Vellum - 2012 Thanks of the Institute inscribed on Vellum was presented to Jason Dunlop and Aran Pitter in recognition of their leadership, seamanship skills and actions during a rescue of a yacht in danger close to Lavernock point. References External links Lifeboat Station homepage Lifeboat stations in Wales Transport in the Vale of Glamorgan Transport infrastructure completed in 1861 Transport infrastructure completed in 1980 Lifeboat station 1861 establishments in Wales