Hurricane-force winds as two lifeboats search for missing diversThe rescue of two skin divers in appalling weather conditions has won Acting Coxswain James Dougal a Silver Medal for Gallantry. Weather and sea conditions during the service...
Poole and Bournemouth, and Swanage, Dorset.—3rd July, 1937. A yacht had stranded, but her crew reached safety with help from the shore.—Rewards, Poole and Bournemouth, £19 13s. ; Swanage, £11 4s..
At 12.20 A.M. on 3rd February, during a very thick fog, word was received that a vessel was making signals of distress, and the Motor Life-boat H. C. J. was launched. The Hull trawler Arragonite, with a crew of fifteen on board, was found on...
The unexpected can often make an exercise more real than anyone intended. This is how Ramsgate lifeboatmen passed an extra test of skill with flying colours. Photographs are by courtesy of Jim Byrne, the story is told by Georgette...
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'I often wonder whether insurance company managements appreciate the invaluable efforts made by the R.N.L.I.'. - View image in PDF
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The Liverpool* were followed at Hoylake in 1974 by a 37ft 6in Rather lifeboat, Mary Gabriel.. - View image in PDF
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IN his address at the Annual Meeting, the Prince of Wales referred to the number of services to foreign vessels performed during 1920, and said that there was " no nation possessing a coast- line and any ships which had not benefited at...
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Great Yarmouth and Gorleston's Atlantic 21 Joseph B. Press ranges up alongside the station's Trent class Samarbeta while on Photo by Rick Tomlmson. - View image in PDF
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Throughout the RNLI's history the Annual Presentation of Awards has always made national news. Many supporters would have heard of a Medal for Gallantry or a Badge for voluntary work but Barry Cox, RNLI honorary librarian, has been...
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Blake Life-boat Maintenance Fond.........40 10 - Dnnnett Widows and Orphans Fond.........115 - 1 Reardon Samaritan...
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