Atlantic saves five from speedboat capsized in heavy surf Helmsman Brian Gould of the Cullercoats lifeboat has been awarded the Thanks of the Institution on Vellum for saving five people from their capsized speedboat on 8 April 1995.Crew...
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—7th January, 1938. A coasting steamer had gone ashore on the Little Sunk Sands, but was towed clear by a tug.—Rewards, £13 25. 6d..
Memorial memories I have been commissioned to write a book on the Maritime Memorials and Mementoes of Great Britain which will be published by Patrick Stephens about the end of 1994.
To supplement the information which I...
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I was rescued by the Padstow lifeboat in 1968 [pictured] when I was 20, together with five members of my extended family . - View image in PDF
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JANUARY 17TH. - WALTON AND FRINTON, ESSEX. A parachute had been reported coming down, but the life-boat was recalled when it was found that only a canister was attached to the parachute and not an airman. - Rewards, £20 8s..
Hastings, Sussex.—26th March. A motor cruiser had been reported overdue, but when found she did not need help.—Rewards, £24 10s. 3d..
Penlee, Cornwall.—6th July, 1939.
Flares had been reported and the French motor ketch Ster Vras was found, but she did not need help.— Rewards, £14 15s..
NOVEMBER 12TH.. - CLACTON - ON - SEA, ESSEX. A barge was seen, apparently in difficulties, but did not need help when the life-boat reached her. - Rewards, £7 13s..
JANUARY 8TH. - SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK.
A motor vessel had signalled, but it was found that she did not need help. - Rewards, £20 12s..
Launches 39 Lives rescued 13
AUGUST 3RD. - HOLYHEAD, ANGLESEY.
At three in the afternoon the coastguard reported a vessel aground south of Holyhead in dense fog. There was no wind and the sea was smooth....
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