LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

Newhaven: At 2003 on Monday July 3 HM Coastguard informed Newhaven lifeboat station that the German coaster Arosette, two miles south of Beachy Head, had broadcast a 'mayday' calling for immediate help. Newhaven's 44ft Waveney... - View image in PDF

JOHNSHAVEN, KINCARDINESHIRE.—The wind and sea having increased while some fishing-boats belonging to Gourdon were at sea on the 31st Jan., 1895, it was dangerous for them to attempt to return to their harbour. They were therefore warned off,...

Hartlepool, Co. Durham.—28th February.

At 11.19 A.M. the coastguard reported that the s.s. Miguel, of Bilbao, was in difficulties with her steeringchain broken, about twelve miles E.N.E. of West Hartlepool. A...

NOVEMBER 24TH. - CROMER, NORFOLK.

At about 6 P.M. the coxswain was told by the resident naval officer that the life-boat might be required. A moderate northerly wind was blowing, with a ground swell. The crew stood by, and...

Continuing our occasional series explaining lifeboat terms and operations Awards for Gallantry The RNLI has been making awards for gallantry since it was founded 175 years ago. In that time the system has evolved, both keeping pace with the...

.— On the 28th May, during a temporary lift in the prevailing fog, a schooner was observed on the Atherfield Ledge. The crew of the Life-boat Catherine Swift were summoned, and the boat proceeded to the vessel's assistance. On going...

PETERHEAD.—On the 28th March considerable anxiety was felt as to the safety of several fishing boats which had not returned, a whole gale having sprung up from E.N.E. accompanied by a tremendous sea. At 11 A.M. the Life-boat George Pickard...

XII.—GROOMSPORT.

The Florence, 32 feet long, 7 feet 6 inches beam, ! 10 oars. j A LIFE-BOAT was first stationed at this small i fishing port by the Institution in 1858; in 1867 it ! was replaced by the present boat, the...