SEPTEMBER 21ST. - BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE.
At 12 noon a message was received from the R.A.F. Observer Corps at Squires Gate that an R.A.F. pilot who was on patrol had reported a parachute down in the sea about three miles...
Honorary Life Governors Three honorary life governors have been appointed in recognition of their services to the Institution. At the annual general meeting of the governors of the Institution on yth April, 1964, each was presented wth a...
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THE LIFE-BOAT FLEET 154 Motor Life-boats 1 Harbour Pulling Life-boat LIVES RESCUED from the foundation of the Life-boat Service in 1824 to May 31st, 1953 - 78,220 Disaster at Fraserburgh MONDAY the 9th of February, 1953, was a fine sunny day...
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For the Preservation of life from Shipwreck.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter) Founded in 1824 supported solely by voluntary contributions
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To TRANSFERS TO INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (see p. 603) . £. i. d. £. i. d.
Blake Life-boat Maintenance Fund 40 10 - Dnnnett Widows and Orphans Fund 128 9 1 Reardon Samaritan Fund 146 17 ...
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‘The Cromer lifeboat station has such a great history and we are proud to be carrying it on,’ Paul said afterwards.
‘Although the Lester has been in use for several months and we all know the name, the naming ceremony is...
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Thursday, 10th February, 1938.
Sir GODFREY BAKING, Bt., in the chair.
Reported the receipt of the following special contributions :— £ s. d.
Anonymous .... 500 0 0...
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THE last Wreck Register of the British Isles published by the Board of Trade continues to tell the same sad tale of fearful disasters at sea as of yore, last year claiming 3,002 as haying occurred in the seas and on the coasts of the United...
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THESE reports contain matter of very considerable general interest, showing, as they do, what has been and is being done to perfect the system of weather forecasts in this our ever-changing climate, as well as to compile a register of the...
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WE have in previous numbers of the Life-boat Journal given accounts of the Life-saving Institutions of France and Germany, and have referred to those in other maritime countries of Europe. We feel sure that equal interest will be felt in a...
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