The memorial is set behind low metal railings and surrounded by nine plaques recording the names and ages of the lifeboatmen. The broken column rises out of massive rocks. A rope curls down around the column over the rocks with an anchor and the Caister lifebuoy above. Fragments from the Beauchamp's rudder, oars and blocks are shown to the sides and rear of the memorial combined with laurel wreaths. Under the inscription is a relief showing the Beauchamp with sails set on both masts and six of the crewmen. There is a metal collection box to one side of the railings.