LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

The oak of the RNLI grew from the acorn of Sir William Hillary's famous Appeal to the British Nation in 1823.

In the nature of nineteenth century writings the Appeal is too fulsome to reproduce in its entirety. Extracts...

Appealing start The Crew Training Appeal is seeking funds to cover the cost of crew training at individual lifeboat stations and is approaching local businesses, trusts, and individuals for donations. It will cost some £20,000 for...

CLOVELLY, DEVON.—During a thick fog, a strong W.S.W. breeze, and a rough sea on the night of the 16th February, the s.s. AMI, of Bilbao, stranded about two and a half miles to the westward of Clovelly and the crew took to the ship's...

St. Peter Port, Guernsey.—About nine o'clock on the night of the 25th of August, 1950, the M.V. Island Commo- dore reported that her engine had broken down three miles north-east of Platte Fougere Point, but that she did not need...

Isaac Vondy, Sir William's coxswain, was awarded three silver medals for gallantry.

illustration by courtesy of the Manx Museum.

A picture paints a thousand words Getting timely and dramatic images of the lifeboat service to the media is crucial to raising awareness. The RNLI is now investing in new cameras at selected lifeboat stations to bring the heroic work of the...

Pilgrimage to Barmouth My wife-and I return home to America tomorrow and take pleasure in sending you a traveller's cheque for £50.

With it we extend our grateful thanks for the kindness and hospitality which you...

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