Prior to its arrival, the lifeboat was exhibited at both The Crystal Palace and Windsor, before being transported to Grimsby, from where it was drawn in a grand parade to Cleethorpes.

[3] In a severe gale of 15 November 1878, the brigantine Sea Flower of Seaham ran aground on the Hale Sand, near Donna Nook.

[6] In 1964, in response to an increasing amount of water-based leisure activity, the RNLI placed 25 small fast Inshore lifeboats around the country.

[8] On the 30 July 1989, the Inshore lifeboat was called to 5 canoeists, caught out in a sudden squall, with winds of force 7–8, on a charity paddle from Cleethorpes to Spurn Point and back, raising money for Barnados.

After some searching in 10-foot high seas, the canoes were found, all 5 men picked up, and then with great difficulty, all transferred to the Pilot Boat Neptune.

In recognition of the courage, leadership, determination and fine seamanship, Helmsman David Steenvoorden, later to become Coxswain of the Humber lifeboat, was awarded the RNLI Bronze Medal.

[9][10] Cleethorpes would become the sixth station to receive one of the lifeboats funded by the appeals held on the BBC Television children's programme Blue Peter.

RNLI Bronze Medals were each awarded to Helm Shaun Sonley and crew members Ian Sanderson and Tony Salters.

[12] Construction of a new lifeboat station for Cleethorpes began in April 2022, with work being placed on hold in February 2023, after the collapse of the contractor Tolent.