Steveston Lifeboat fundraiser June 15

Boating Industry Canada

Steveston Lifeboat fundraiser - Wednesday, June 15, 5 - 8pm

The Steveston Lifeboat is a private vessel, owned by renowned marine artist and mariner, John Horton, who has volunteered the boat for Search & Rescue use in Steveston since 1988. The vessel has a rich heritage that started with the US Navy in Pearl Harbour in 1944.

In 2014 the Steveston Lifeboat was in a training accident and is in need of further repair before it can be re-enlisted as a Search & Rescue vessel. Having been involved in 871 rescues – the Steveson Lifeboat now needs some rescuing of its own. Boating BC has supported its repair efforts and encourages the marine industry to do the same. There is a fundraiser planned on June 15th at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

The evening will feature some of John Horton's art in the silent auction. He will also present a brief version of his highly popular illustrated talk on Captain Vancouver’s Voyage of Discovery of this coast.

There will be a distinguished guest speaker, a silent auction and some light refreshments. The Fundraising Goal is $40,000.

If you have any questions, are able to donate funds or an item for the silent auction, please contact Mary Horton at mary@johnhorton.ca or at 604 943-4399.

Details at http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/event/steveston-lifeboat-fundraiser

Originally published here.