Jeff Morris – ex LBES Archivist

By Callum Ives

It is our sad duty to inform LBES members of the death of Jeff Morris 0n 17 November 2022. We understand that he passed away peacefully in the care home where he had been resident for a few years.

Jeff was, of course, the very long-standing Archivist of the Society, and the author of numerous books and articles on lifeboats and the RNLI, and a regular contributor to the Society Newsletter.

A full obituary of Jeff will appear in the spring 2023 edition of Lifeboats Past and Present.

"The Lifeboat Enthusiasts bring together all those with a keen interest in Lifeboats and the Lifeboat Service. We exist to support the RNLI and provide an interchange of information between the RNLI and our members on the many different aspects of Lifeboats, past, present, and future.

Founded in 1964, we have a thriving membership which includes serving or ex RNLI management/crew/station supporters/staff, fundraisers and everyone who has an interest in the history of the RNLI, modern developments, memorabilia collecting, lifeboat modeling, owning and running historic former lifeboats."