The Swedish Ambassador in London giving the "Plaque of Merit" and diplomas to Commodore the Earl Howe, C.B.E., V.R.D., P.C., R.N.V.R, Deputy Chairman of the Institution.. - View image in PDF
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Moelfre, Anglesey.—On the 24th October, 1937, the motor life-boat rescued the. crew of five of the s.s. Lady Windsor, of Cardiff.—Rewards, Bronze medal, vellums and money awards amounting to £37 6s, 6d.
(A full account...
The Bridlington, Yorkshire, 37- foot life-boat William Henry and Mary King, which was built in 1967, nearly always makes a good subject when she leaves or returns to harbour. These pictures, taken on 4th December, 1972, show her in rough... - View image in PDF
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Selsey, Sussex.—During the evening of the 15th November the coastguard reported red flares four miles S.W.
from the look-out. A strong W.S.W.
breeze was blowing, with a moderate swell. The motor life-boat...
On the 4th January, 1863, the ketch Neuha, of Berwick-upon-Tvveed, having got on shore on the Abertay Bank in a gale fromE.S.E., with foggy weather, the Mary Hartley life- boat, stationed at Broughty Ferry, pro- ceeded to her assistance....
Going for a run is the perfect way to give your health a boost this Autumn. It's the ultimate free stress-buster and fat-shifter, and it's easy to get started
The joys of jogging...
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During a two-day visit in April to Atlantic College. Si Donat's. HRH Prince Charles, now president of the International Council of United World Colleges, went out in the station's Atlantic 21 ILB. • was shown the controls before... - View image in PDF
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rescue Insight Here is just a handful of incidents from 2007 from around the UK and RoI to give an insight into the thousands of lifeboat rescues carried out each year. See pages 20–27 for rescues marked . 1 freeD frOm rOPeS aS water riSeS A...
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Ramsgate, Kent.—At 6.12 A.M. on the 15th March, 1939, a message was received from the coastguard that two barges were in need of help to the east of the coastguard station. A moderate N.E. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor...
GALLANT hearts are pulling— Pulling might and main, Through the boiling breakers, Through the blinding rain; Anxious eyes are watching— Watching from the shore, Fiercely blows the tempest, Loud the ocean's roar.
Gallant...
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