LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Supply, of Stornoway
The same boat also rendered similar service, on the 26th October, to the crew of the brig Supply, of Stornoway, which was seen in distress, with signals for help flying, in Thurso Bay, during a heavy northerly gale. When the vessel was...
Lepanto, of Grimsby (1)
Bridlington, Yorkshire - At 6.25 a.m. on 24th March, 1967, a ship was reported to be on fire off Flamborough Head. The Flamborough life-boat had already been launched to provide lifesaving assistance if required. As it wasnecessary to...
Wreck of the Hospital Ship Rohilla, at Whitby, 30th October, 1914
Eighty-five lives were saved by the Institution's Life-boats (see p. 274.) IN Rending a collection of ,67 5s.—from herself and from Surgeon-Captain Lonias, who was senior medical officer on the Roliilla, and was one of those saved, with... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Georg, of Kiel
AUGUST 6TH. - BOULMER, NORTHUMBERLAND.
The motor tanker Georg, of Kiel, had been forced by bad weather and trouble with her engine to leave a convoy and seek shelter, but she was able to repair the engine and go on her way....
Peeks of Bournemouth
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The Former Life-Boat (Barnet Class) William and Kate Johnson
Ex-lifeboat saved Holyhead Severn class lifeboat ChristopherPearce launched to former lifeboat (Barnet class) William and Kate Johnson in late June 2004 when she sent a Mayday call due to taking on water.
Thanks to good...
Rover, of Annan
On the 10th October, the Angela and Hannah life-boat went out, during a fresh breeze from the S.W., and saved a man, who was found on a raft, formed of two ballast boards and a gaff. He had belonged to the smack Rover,' of Annan, which...
Diadem, of Southampton
SEPTEMBER 20TH. - YARMOUTH, ISLE OF WIGHT. About 5.45 in the afternoon the harbour master reported a yacht burning red flares in Yarmouth Roads. A strong north-westerly gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. The motor life-boat S.G.E. was...
Sea Breezes and Starfish II
St. Ives, Cornwall. At 1.30 p.m. on 30th June, 1964, the honorary secretary was told that a skiff with three people on board was in dangerous water off Mexico Beach. At 1.31 inshore rescue boat no. 5 launched in a moderate northwesterly...
A Gift of Hair
A WOMAN in Essex has written: "Will you please accept the cuttings of my hair and sell it for your funds. I understand real hair is urgently needed." The Institution gratefully accepted the hair, and has sold it for fifteen...
Category: Donations