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Official visits The RNLI was host to several visitors in the early part of 1990, each with a different interest in the Institution and its work.
On 24 January Patrick McLoughlin MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State...
Category: Articles
A Patchwork Quilt Big Enough for a Double Bed Was Handmade By Members Ofbangor Ladies' Guild Co Down the Material for the Multi-Coloured Quilt Was Generousl
A patchwork quilt, big enough for a double bed, was handmade by members ofBangor ladies' guild, Co. Down. The material for the multi-coloured quilt was generously donated by Whiteweave of Belfast. The ladies who assembled the quilt are... - View image in PDF
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On May 20, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the RNLI stand at the Music Hall, Aberdeen, and spoke with (I. to r.) Coxswain Albert Bird, Second Coxswain Charles Begg and Motor Mechanic Ian Jack. photograph by courtesy of Aberdeen Journals
On May 20, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the RNLI stand at the Music Hall, Aberdeen, and spoke with (I. to r.) Coxswain Albert Bird, Second Coxswain Charles Begg and Motor Mechanic Ian Jack. photograph by courtesy of Aberdeen... - View image in PDF
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Lifeboats and Lifeguards In Action
Testing tow at Port St MaryWhen the Trent class Cough Ritchie II Launched, all that the crew knew was that a fishing boat was in trouble about 20 miles south east of Port St Mary in the Isle of Man. When they discovered that it was the large...
Category: Services
Fishing Boats
FRASERBURGH, N.B. — On the 25th August one of the most severe storms ever experienced at this season of the year prevailed here. A report had been circulated among the fishermen on the previous day that a storm was at hand, and on that day...
D W Pyle Vicechairman of Church Stretton Branch Receives a Cheque for £250 from the Sponsored Swimmers of the Town's Amateur Swimming Club
D. W. Pyle, vicechairman of Church Stretton branch, receives a cheque for £250 from the sponsored swimmers of the town's Amateur Swimming Club.. - View image in PDF
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The Greek Freighter Razani Battered By Heavy Seas on 20th November, 1967 After Being Swept on to the Rocks Near Blackhead, Co. Clare
The Greek freighter, Razani, battered by heavy seas on 20th November, 1967, after being swept on to the rocks near Blackhead, Co. Clare.. - View image in PDF
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A Ship’s Life-Boat
APRIL 1ST. - FLEETWOOD, LANCASHIRE.
At 1.30 P.M. a message was received from the Wyre Lighthouse that a ship’s lifeboat needed help. A moderate W.S.W. wind was blowing with a slight sea. At 1.40 P.M.
the...
East Reading District Scout Council Organised 'Operation Sealion' a Sponsored Paddle Against the Clock from Bristol to Reading Along the Kennet and Avon Canal 120 S
East Reading District Scout Council organised 'Operation Sealion', a sponsored paddle against the clock from Bristol to Reading, along the Kennet and Avon Canal. 120 Scouts, in relays, got their 12' aluminium boat along the 90... - View image in PDF
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His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent Accompanied By the Institution's Director, Brian Miles (Right) Talks to RNLI Chief Technical Officer David Hudson
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent accompanied by the Institution's Director, Brian Miles (right) talks to RNLI Chief Technical Officer David Hudson (left) before going afloat in the prototype Trent and Severn class lifeboats during his... - View image in PDF
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