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Great Crystic Boats!
GREAT CRYSTIC BOATS! Crystic polyester resin is being specified for the GRP hulls of workboats all over the world because it has proved itself over many years for strong rugged marine structures.
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At Informal Gathering of Delegates Mr Mikko Mannio Finland Presents Cut-Glass Bowl and Flag to Commander Swann on Table Scroll Prepared By French Delegation
At informal gathering of delegates, Mr Mikko Mannio, Finland, presents cut-glass bowl and flag to Commander Swann. On table, scroll prepared by French delegation on behalf of many of the world's lifeboat services, and 100-year-old copper... - View image in PDF
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Locative
Tyne and helicopter work together to rescue four in heavy swell and gale The skill and determination of Second Coxswain/Mechanic John O'Donnell, of Arranmore's Tyne class lifeboat William Luckin , during a difficult eighthour service...
While Lieutenant Governor for the Bailiwick of Guernsey Vice-Admiral Sir John Martin Kcb Dsc Mni Gave His Support to the Institution As President of Guernsey Branch While Lady Martin Serve
While Lieutenant Governor for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Vice-Admiral Sir John Martin, KCB DSC MNI, gave his support to the Institution as president of Guernsey branch while Lady Martin served as president of Guernsey ladies' guild. At... - View image in PDF
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Chip and Who?
No, not the real Chippendales! These are actually members of Peterhead lifeboat crew doing a good imitation while modelling at the recent fashion show organised by Peterhead ladies' guild. Thanks to Mackays Stores and all the willing... - View image in PDF
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Sitting Pretty
MFl Homeworks stores on the south coast joined forces to help the RNLI with a donation of furniture worth £900. Poole lifeboat crew members were delighted to receive 25 chairs from Vijay Mistry, regional sales manager, who was joined by... - View image in PDF
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J.G. Graves of Sheffield
J.G. Graves of Sheffield was the first of the 26 Oakley Mk1 s to be built between 1958 and 1971 and is displayed on a typical launching carriage of the period. The class was designed to be self righting while retaining a high degree of... - View image in PDF
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H.M. Auxiliary Dulcibella
JUNE 18TH. - DOVER, KENT. At 2 P.M.
information was received through the coastguard that a naval cabin cruiser appeared to be in need of help about three miles from Sandgate. A moderate E.N.E. gale was blowing, with a rough...
Shucks! We're Hillsborough's official charity
The RNLI is the official charity of this year’s Hillsborough International Oyster Festival.
Seafood lovers will gather in the Co Down town to chow down on a slippery supper, watch the World Oyster Eating Championship and...
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Yacht in peril
20 March: Lymington and Yarmouth Five people onboard a 12m yacht, Sea Jay IV, called for help when her mast collapsed and went overboard after catastrophic gear failure in high winds off Hurst Castle. Lymington...
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