awarded to Helmsman Aileen Jones when two people and the fishing vessel Gower Pride were saved near the Nash sandbank. Aileen was first female lifeboat helmsman in 116 years to be given such an accolade. Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum – 2004 Crew Member Simon Emms was awarded the Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum for saving two people and the fishing vessel Gower Pride near the Nash Sandbank. References External links The RNLI - Porthcawl RNLI page Porthcawl RNLI Website Lifeboat stations in Wales Porthcawl Transport infrastructure completed in 1860