Little is known about his professional activities in Bridgetown, but a glimpse of William Hillary in 1751 is obtained through the writings of a young Virginian, nineteen years of age, who had ...

The lifesaving efforts of the RNLI's founder are set to be celebrated at a special service in the Isle of Man's capital. Sir William Hillary was living in Douglas when he petitioned for the ...

Sir William Hillary founded the RNLI after witnessing several shipwrecks off the Manx coast while living in Douglas. Fundraising events during 2024 have been held to recognise the skill ...

Sir William Hillary was inspired to take action after witnessing several shipwrecks off the Manx coast while living in Douglas. Speaking at the event on the promenade in the capital, the city's ...

Sir William Hillary was living in Douglas when he petitioned for the creation a national lifesaving service in 1824 after witnessing several shipwrecks off the Manx coast. The public service takes ...