ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
Founded in 1824.—Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.
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KIRKWALL, ORKNEYS. On the afternoon of the 2nd of August, 1946, a Polish soldier was off Crow Nest Point, in Kirkwall Bay, on a raft and being blown out to sea. A westerly breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. At the request of the...
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CAPE CLEAR, Co. CORK. On 24th September, 1939, explosions were heard at sea about two o’clock in the afternoon.
They came from the S.S. Hazelside, of Newcastle, a timber-laden steamer which was in distress through enemy...
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THE German Government has awarded to the Crew of the Life-boat at Thurso, Caithness-shire, " an Iron Plaque for rescue from distress at sea," diplomas to the Coxswain, Second Coxswain and Bowman, and certificates to the members of...
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ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
Founded in 1824.—Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.
PATRONESS—HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN.
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ITS PAYMENTS AT A GLANCE How each £100 of the Institution's payments was made in 1958 £ s. d.
27 2 4 — — — New construction 36 16 1 — - —- —•- ———- Maintenance of life-boats and stations (including depot)...
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When our brave volunteer crews answer the call for help, they don’t know what they’ll be facing. Huge waves, storms, darkness ... They need to be prepared for anything.
Having the right kit can be the difference between...
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ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
founded in 1824.—Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.
PATRONESS.
HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE Queen...
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUN' PAYMENTS.
LIFE-BOATS:— New life-boats for the following stations: On account— Anstruther, Cromer, Ilfracombe, Kirkcudbright, Newbiggin, St. Abbs, Wells, materials for future building and...
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Some of the 100 guests in the garden of Mrs Denis Wiffen ofMeols, Wirral. They enjoyed a strawberry lunch with wine organised last summer on behalf of Hoylake ladies' guild. Mrs Wiffen can be seen standing in the background on the left... - View image in PDF
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