The Oddfellows was formally named at a ceremony which took place outside the boathouse on 15 September 2007.
The ceremony was attended by the helmsman, crew, station officials who all lined up in front of the lifeboat watched by over 100 members of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows and members of the public.
The lifeboat was blessed by the Rev. Mike Mcgill.
Alison Adamson, secretary of the East Anglian group of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows named the lifeboat and poured champagne across her bows.

The lifeboat was then launched on a demonstration before a large crowd who watched on.
The Oddfellows was formally named at a ceremony which took place outside the boathouse on 15 September 2007. The ceremony was attended by the helmsman, crew, station officials who all lined up in front of the lifeboat watched by over 100 members of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows and members of the public. The lifeboat was blessed by the Rev. Mike Mcgill. Alison Adamson, secretary of the East Anglian group of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows named the lifeboat and poured champagne across her bows.
The lifeboat was then launched on a demonstration before a large crowd who watched on.
RNLB The Oddfellows (B-818)