LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

Cromer, June 20, 1986: Cromer townspeople donated generously towards Ruby and Arthur Reed II, the station's brand new 47ft Tyne class lifeboat, and it was therefore fitting that so many should be there, joined by holidaymakers and... - View image in PDF

FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK.

Obverse—Bust of His Majesty KING EDWARD VII. Double Legend : " Royal National Life-boat Institution.

Founded in 1824. Incorporated 1860. King Edward VII....

October 1979 Air Marshall Sir Brian E. Baker, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, AFC, who W3S awarded the silver badge in 1965 and honorary life governorship in 1971. Sir Brian became honorary secretary of St Andrews branch in 1952 and had been a strong...

Following the announcement that halfpenny pieces were to be phased out, Fishguard and Goodwick guild member Mary Shaw launched a scheme to collect the coins for the RNL1 through the local press. Sealed containers were soon to be seen... - View image in PDF

AUGUST 1910: DONAGHADEE station was established, its first boat being one of the earliest motor lifeboats in the Institution's fleet, a 43' Watson with a 40 hp engine capable of nearly 7 knots.

August 1975: it was...

GIFTS RNLI Videos Lifeboats • 24/7 £8.00" The story of the RNLI with rescue reconstructions I Building support far lifeboats £8.00* Constructing the lifeboat shore facilities J Five minutes with the RNLI plus f/ Saved by a...

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER, who celebrated her eightieth birthday this year, has been concerned with the RNLI for more than a third of its history, for her active support of the lifeboat service goes right back to the...

ILB launches on service during the months March, April and May, 1974 Aberdovey, Gwynedd April 12 and 28, May 12.

Abersoch, Gwynedd April 7, 13 and 26, May 7 and 17.

Aberystwyth, Dyfed April 1, May 12 (2)...