COBLE IN DANGER At 9.29 p.m. on 28th August, 1964, the coastguard told the coxswain that two red flares had been observed dose inshore near Speeton look-out. There was a slight sea and it was one hour after low water.
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PROVIDED ESCORT At 7.35 a.m. on I2th March, 1966, the coxswain saw a local coble, William and Martha, at sea in deteriorating weather.
The life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth launched at 7.45 in a strong to gale force wind from the...
Atnoonon2istAugust, 1966, the French fishing vessel Marie and Therese was stated to have broken down about 30 miles north by west of Strumble Head. There was a fresh north north easterly breeze with a choppy sea. It was one hour after low...
Inset. And in miniature - a Tyne class 'on service' in the model display pond.. - View image in PDF
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Stranded! Filey's I) class inshore and allweather lifeboats were called to t he rescue of I 'iclima and Michael.
a 25ft llshiiii; \essel aground on rocks at Chimney Hole some two miles \\\ of the station on 9 August...
Ready for action; the ladies of Honley and Brockholes guild raised £460 during their coffee day and sale of Christmas goods at the home of Mrs Margaret Haffenden. They find ever increasing interest and support from the public in their... - View image in PDF
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A fundraising evening organised by the Campbeltown ladies lifeboat guild was a great success thanks to a fashion show of Douglas Gill's sailing and outdoor clothes and a fascinating talk from Tony Lambert, horticulturist extraordinary.... - View image in PDF
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Poole lifeboat crew to the rescue!Poole lifeboat coxswain Steve Vince and his crew travelled the short distance from the lifeboat station to headquarters to draw the winning tickets of the 69th national lottery which took place on Sunday 30...
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