BARMOUTH RNLI will receive a brand new state-of-the-art lifeboat following a highly successful fund-raiser in memory of a lifeboatman who lost his life.

The family of Craig Steadman, who died in a motorbike accident, say they are delighted a fund-raising appeal to pay for a new lifeboat bearing his name has reached its target.

Volunteers and supporters of Holyhead and Barmouth RNLI lifeboat stations have been working tirelessly over the past 12 months to raise funds and this week they have announced their £48,000 target has been met ahead of time.

The money will fund a new D class inshore lifeboat, which will be stationed at Barmouth RNLI, where Craig holidayed when he was a youngster.

It will be named ‘Craig Steadman’ in memory of the dedicated Holyhead lifeboatman, who died after the bike he was riding collided with another vehicle on the A55 near Llanfairpwll in August 2015.

Craig’s mother Sharon Steadman said: “It is fantastic to hear that the fund-raising target has been met and my thanks goes to everyone who has contributed to the appeal. Craig loved being on the lifeboat crew and it is great to know his memory will live on helping save lives at sea – a cause Craig was dedicated to.

“We are looking forward to seeing the lifeboat in pride of place in Barmouth later this year going out to sea and saving lives.”

Both Holyhead and Barmouth lifeboat stations were tasked with raising £24,000 towards the appeal.

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