(A. T. T.)
Life-boat Service in other Countries.—Good work is done by the life-boat service in other countries, most of these institutions having been formed on the lines of the Royal National Life-boat Institution of Great Britain. The services are operating in the following countries:—
Belgium.—Established in 1838. Supported entirely by government.
Denmark.—Established in 1848. Government service.
Sweden.—Established in 1856. Government service.
France.—Established in 1865. Voluntary association, but assisted by the government.
Germany.—Established in 1885. Supported entirely by voluntary contributions.
Turkey (Black Sea).—Established in 1868. Supported by dues.
Russia.—Established in 1872. Voluntary association, but receiving an annual grant from the government.
Italy.—Established in 1879. Voluntary association.