LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

At 7 A.M. on the 17th February a telephone message was received from Port Wrinkle stating that a large steamer was at anchor six and a half miles off the shore and flying signals of distress. A strong S.S.W. gale was blowing and the Life-...

Swamped by waves, the boat goes under Mr Steward and friend Mr A tkinson manage to cling to the ferry, but Mrs Steward is swept under. - View image in PDF

Disaster averted at Whitby When two lifeboatmen at Whitby station spotted a small boat heading seawards one afternoon in January 2003, they knew the crew of three were putting their lives at riskHelmsman John Pearson and Mechanic Glenn...

ON the night of the storm the coxswain of the life-boat entered the watch-house, clad in Ms black oilskin garments, and glittering with salt-water from top to too.

" There will be more work for us before long,...

Last year was the Year of the Volunteer and involved a clutch of associated awards in celebration of volunteering. Four awardees were recognised for their commitment to the RNLI: Leesa Espley, Norfolk; John Roberts, East Riding of Yorkshire;...

18 saved from burning vessel on lee shore Whitby's Tyne class lifeboat City of Sheffield launched to the aid of large Swedish motor vessel Stora Korsnas Link I on fire with 18 aboard in a northerly Gale on 5 November...

COVER PICTURE by Edward Mallinson The third Trent class, Blue Peter VII, pictured off the island of Alderney during crew training before going to her station at Fishguard. She is the first all-weather lifeboat to carry the 'Blue... - View image in PDF

power the lifeboat of the future Designed for deep sea rescue under all conditions, this all metal lifeboat sets the pace for the future. Superbly equipped and designed, the choice of Gardner diesel engines is a fitting tribute to the...