MARCH MEETING BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE. At 3.15 in the afternoon of the 3rd of February, 1945, an object was seen by the coastguard, about three-quarters of a mile off shore. The weather was fine, with a south-west wind ; the sea was calm. The...
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ON the 3rd of November last, during the gale which produced such devastating effects on the coast of Suffolk, and on other parts of the east coast of England, a Swedish brig, the Vestor, was driven ashore near Orfordness, on the Suffolk...
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SWANAGE AND POOLE.—The Life-boats at these well-known places on the south coast were instrumental in rendering excellent service to vessels in great distress during the severe gales of November last. On the 23rd of that month the former boat...
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To TEUST FUNDS CAPITAL ACCOUNTS— No. 1 (gee p. 326) 66,807 5 .7 No. 2 (see p. 326) 125,048 9 8 191,865 14 10 „ GBMBBAL CAPITAL ACCOUNT (see p...
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The R.N.L.I's charter doe* not make provision Tor the preservation uf old lifeboats and equipment, and the National Lifeboat Museum Bristol was therefore established as an independent registered charily for this...
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GORLESTON, SUFFOLK.—-A telephone message was received from the coastguard about 1.30 P.M. on the 18th April stating that a vessel was ashore half-a-mile south of the watch-house. In the absence of the Coxswain, the Assistant Coxswain...
Flam borough, Yorkshire.—As the coble Ocean Gift was out fishing, and a strong north-east wind was rising, accompanied by a growing sea, the life-boat Howard D was launched at 7.55 on the morning of the 30th September, 1949. The...
Ramsgate: Sunday June 9 was the day Ramsgate's new Atlantic 21 lifeboat was dedicated and named Ramsgate Enterprise. Mr Martin Lewis, grandson of the late Mrs Holway who had left a sum of money to the station, is seen here unveiling two... - View image in PDF
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It is not only the stunning and varied birdlife that makes a visit to Greenland unforgettable, but also the most breathtaking and spectacular landscapes in the world. There will be opportunities for whale watching and listen to our...
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Phil, interviewed on page 18, lost his son to the sea. Now he has pledged his support for the RNLI’s Respect the Water campaign, which this year will reach more people than ever. It wasn’t easy for Phil to talk about the tragedy that has hit...
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