AMONG the numerous models sent in for competition for the Northumberland Prize in 1850 there were no less than twenty-one varieties of Life-rafts, some supported by one cylinder, but more by two; some by closed canoes; some by a boat divided...
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• In the annals of the RNLI new deed of gallantry are recorded year by year. From comparatively recent times, the very names of such casualties as World Concord, Netta Croan, Lyrma and Orion conjure up the high courage and fine seamanship...
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Throughout the RNLI's history the Annual Presentation of Awards has always made national news. Many supporters would have heard of a Medal for Gallantry or a Badge for voluntary work but Barry Cox, RNLI honorary librarian, has been...
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Surf is a way of life on the North Cornwall coast - Blue Peter IV is seen (below) launching on exercise through seas very much smaller than those encountered in the Vellumwinning service From the survivor's point of view… The RNLI's... - View image in PDF
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Sailing loan interest rates reduced for Shoreline members Now, as a Shoreline member, you're in a privileged position when it comes to financing your sailing.
Shoreline Sailing Loans are available to members Mercantile...
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THE COMPETITION for the Renault STL car is still progressing well. The draw will be made at the Motor Fair at Earls Court on October 28 and the lucky winner will be published in the next issue of THE LIFEBOAT. Your response has been most...
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Sailing loan interest rates reduced for Shoreline members Now, as a Shoreline member, you're in a privileged position when it comes to financing your sailing.
Shoreline Sailing Loans are available to members from...
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Memorial memories I have been commissioned to write a book on the Maritime Memorials and Mementoes of Great Britain which will be published by Patrick Stephens about the end of 1994.
To supplement the information which I...
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AN important extension of the Institu- tion's practice of encouraging rescues by shore-boats was put into effect in the summer of 1962 by the Institution in conjunction with the Ministry of Trans- port. Its purpose is to make wider and...
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