LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The S.S. Skandinavian (1)
RAMSGATE AND BROADSTAIRS. — At 2.30 A.M. on the 11th April, during strong N.Jf.E. wind and a heavy sea, the Goodwin and Gull Lightships fired signals.
The Ramsgate Life-boat Bradford, and the harbour steam-tug Aid, as well...
Mind the gap
As waves hurled themselves at the narrow harbour entrance, two lifeboat crews needed to combine their skills to get a yacht to safety
A gale force 8 was lashing Newlyn Harbour as Coxswain Patch...
Category: Articles
An Aeroplane (2)
Lytham-St. Annes, Lancashire; New Brighton No. 2, Cheshire ; Kirkcudbright; Douglas, Peel, Port Erin, Port St. Mary and Ramsey, Isle of Man.—21st January.
These eight life-boats searched for a missing aeroplane without...
Barden
A few minutes after 5 on the morning of the 24th August, a telephone message from the Gunfleet Lighthouse reported that a vessel was on the sands. The crew were called, and with great prompt- ness the motor Life-boat James Stevens No. 14...
An Aeroplane
Broughty Ferry, Angus.—1st November, 1937. An aeroplane appeared to have come down in the Tay, but after touching the water it rose again and went on.—Rewards, £6 12s..
The Brede: Prototype of a New Lifeboat Based on the Lochin 33
Overall length 33ft Oin Waterline length 27ft 6in Maximum beam 12ft Oin Loaded draught Aft 3in Displacement 8'/2 tons Engines Twin Caterpillar 3208 naturally aspirated marine diesels with twin disc MG506 2:1 reduction gearboxes Power 203...
Category: Articles
A Steamer (3)
FEBRUARY 23RD. - TENBY, PEMBROKESHIRE.
A steamer had sunk after being in collision, but the survivors were landed by a naval vessel. - Rewards, £11 15s. 6d..
Summary of the Meetings of the Committee of Management
Friday, 19th November, 1920.
The Rt Hon. the EARL WALDEGRAVE, P.O., in the Chair.
Co-opted Engineer Vice-Admiral Sir George G. Goodwin, K.C.B., and the Chairman of Lloyds (ex officio) Members of the...
Category: Committee
A Canoe (1)
Dover, Kent. At 3.5 on the afternoon of the 11th of July, 1960, a report was received that a canoe had capsized in Dover harbour. The life-boat Southern Africa put out at 3.15 in a fresh south- westerly gale and a moderate sea. It was two...
Aiming High! The Navy Again Took Part In Portsmouth Life-Boat Day. Among Others Who Helped Were the Portsmouth Brotherhood
Aiming High! The Navy Again Took Part In Portsmouth Life-Boat Day Among Others Who Helped Were The Portsmouth Brotherhood. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs