LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Building the Fast Slipway Lifeboat—Part V: Behind the Scenes
ABOVE AND BELOW DECKS, the first prototype of the fast slipway lifeboat (FSB) is gradually taking shape in Fairey Marine's yard at Cowes. With some of the work progress is obvious; other jobs involve perhaps weeks of 'behind the...
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The Medal of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK.
Oboerst.—Bust of Her Majesty Queen Victoria; beneath, in minute letters, "L. C. Wyon." Double legend.
" Royal National Life-boat Institution....
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The Fund Raisers
Kipling in the Borders On Saturday March 9 The Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh kindly allowed their home, Floors Castle in the Borders, to be the magnificent setting for a Kipling evening organised by the Honourable Mrs Henry Douglas-Home and...
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Building a Rother Class Lifeboat: Part III—In Frame
so, THE KEEL is LAID. A baulk of teak, shaped to match templates taken off the full size lines plans drawn out on the loft floor. It rests on blocks so set that they will bring the boat up to a convenient height for building. The keel slopes...
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Main Picture Other Page - the Volunteers Moor Up
Main picture other page - The volunteers moor up and grab a quick break before moving out again. Inset - Ian Canavan and Aguinaldo Namburete take a D class up the flooded river. - View image in PDF
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Above: Page & Moy present Mrs Clarke with her prize
Above: Page & Moy present Mrs Clarke with her prize. - View image in PDF
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Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent Addresses the Audience Before Presenting the Awards at the Festival Hall
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent addresses the audience before presenting the awards at the Festival Hall.. - View image in PDF
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Hrh the Duke of Kent Makes His Address Before Presenting the Awards In the Royal Festival Hall.
HRH The Duke of Kent makes his address before presenting the awards in the Royal Festival Hall.. - View image in PDF
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Life-Boatmen from Kent Taking Part In the March at Dunkirk
Life-Boatmen From Kent Taking Part In The March at Dunkirk. - View image in PDF
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Hrh the Duke of Kent at Ramsey Paid Tribute to Lifeboat Crew Their Wives and Families
HRH The Duke of Kent at Ramsey paid tribute to lifeboat crew, their wives and iamilies. - View image in PDF
Photo Island Photographic Co. - View image in PDF
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