A new boathouse was constructed to house a new lifeboat, a 30-foot self-righting boat built by Forrestt of Limehouse, London.

The cost of the boat, carriage and boathouse modifications were provided as a gift from Miss Dixon, of Holton Park, Lincolnshire, in memory of her brother.

[3] Two more lifeboats would serve at Donna Nook, both named Richard, again provided from the generosity of Miss Dixon.

She had been adrift at sea for 9 days, following engine failure, finally coming ashore at Saltfleet haven.

However, whilst standing by while a tug attempted to save the vessel, the lifeboat was capsized, throwing 11 crew and the 4 rescuees into the water.

For this service, John Dobson, Acting Coxswain, and all the lifeboat crew, were awarded The Thanks of the Institution inscribed on Vellum.