LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Ellizer
KILMORE, oo. WEXFORD.—On the 21st February, the Life-boat John Robert was launched at 8 A.M., proceeded to the assistance of the Norwegian barque Ellizer bound from Belize for Fleetwood, with cargo of logwood, which had stranded on...
Fishing Cobles
Three of the fishing cobles belonging to Whitby were overtaken by severe weather on the 10th June, and as their return to port could only be accomplished with great risk, the No. 1 Lifeboat, Robert and Mary Ellis, was launched about 10 A.M.,...
Life-Boat Medallists
Left to right. Back row: JAMES WICKHAM, WILLIAM DUGGAN,(Wexford), Coxswain WALTER POWER (Dunmore East), Coxswain ANDREW CUNNINGHAM (Crail), Second Coxswain JAMES S. BROWNLEE {Tynemouth), Second Coxswain RICHARD EGLON (Whitby), GEORGE PEART...
Category: Medals
Argo Delos
On the 22nd of October, 1960, the Portrush life-boat rescued fourteen men from the Greek vessel Argo Delos. For this service, a full account of which appears on page 3, Coxswain Samuel Cunningham was awarded the silver medal for gallantry,...
The Medallists
The medallists (I to r): Front row: Helmsman Keith Willacy, Morecambe; Helmsman Eric Ward, Si Ives; Helmsman Alan Forrester, Flint; and Coxswain Michael Berry, St Helier. Second row: Coxswain Charles Hatcher, Blyth; Coxswain!Mechanic Hewitt... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The Five Medallists Arrive at Tower Pier for a 'Photocall' on the Morning of the Presentation of Awards With Hms Belfast Providing the Backdrop
The five medallists arrive at Tower Pier for a 'photocall' on the morning of the presentation of awards, with HMS Belfast providing the backdrop.
They are (from left to right) Shane Coleman (Second Coxswain/Mechanic... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Duke of Northumberland's Prize Life-Boat Essay Competition, 1928
THE subject set for the eighth Lifeboat Essay Competition in Elementary Schools was " Describe the kind of man that a good Life-boatman should be." The number of schools taking part was 1919, an increase on last year of 427. The...
Category: Articles
Services of the Life-Boats In January, February and March. 52 Lives Rescued
JANUARY DURING January life-boats were launched on service 59 times and rescued 34 lives.
DOCTOR TAKEN TO LIGHTVESSEL Broughty Ferry, Angus. At 5.15 on the afternoon of the 1st January, 1962, the harbour master informed the...
Category: Services
The "Jolly Roger" (With a Mixed Crew) Collecting At Blackpool
(with a mixed crew) collecting at Blackpool. - View image in PDF
This land vessel was turned out by the Tramways Manager.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Index to the Branches
FAOB ABERDEEN . . . .469 ABBRDOVEY . . . .445 ABBRSOCH .... 414 AflERYSTWITH . . . 413 ACOCK'S GREBN . . 460 ALDBBURGH .... 454 ALL »A ..... 473 ALNMOUTH .... 446 INDEX TO Tl FAGB...
Category: Branches