Saved by the Lifeboat

** "Saved by the Lifeboat" by R. M. Ballantyne is a mid-19th century novel about a seaside village where the community bands together to battle fierce storms and shipwrecks. It is a story of bravery and moral responsibility. Captain Boyns and his son, Harry, demonstrate the courage needed to face the violent sea by rushing to save those in danger. John Webster, a shipowner, learns a pivotal lesson after his negligence leads to disaster when his ship, the "Water Lily," wrecks. The story focuses on community service as the local men put their lives at risk to launch the lifeboat, highlighting a change of heart and the importance of moral responsibility. **