LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Lifeboats of the World: Part I—European Organisations By Eric Middleton
IT is FITTING that an article on the lifeboats of the world should begin by acknowledging the fact that Great Britain was the cradle of the lifeboat and that from the early efforts of the 'National Institution for the Preservation of...
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When Hammond's Opened a New Store at Bridlington, Yorkshire, In April 1970, Models Took Part In a Fashion Parade
When Hammond's opened a new store at Bridlington, Yorkshire, in April 1970, models took part in a fashion parade organised by the local ladies' life-boat guild. Here the models are shown pushing out the Bridlington IRB.. - View image in PDF
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In May 1968 the First London Spring Fair In Which Many of the London Branches Co-Operated Was Held In Chelsea Old Town Hall 18-Year-Old Sarah Myles of London Wa
In May, 1968, the first London Spring Fair, in which many of the London branches co-operated, was held in Chelsea Old Town Hall. 18-year-old Sarah Myles, of London, was 'Miss Life-boat' and here she is shown driving along Kings Road,... - View image in PDF
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During the Ceremony at Newhaven Two Unusual Presentations Were Made to Coxswain Len Patten; the First (Above) a Spare Pair of Gleaming Propellers from Bitterne
During the ceremony at Newhaven two unusual presentations were made to Coxswain Len Patten; the first (above), a spare pair of gleaming propellers from Bitterne and Woolston Round Table, and the second (below), a small barrel of brandy from... - View image in PDF
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Many Efforts Were Directed Towards a Particular Goal Sir Alec Rose Pays In a 'Cheque' for Hampshire Rose Appeal at Lloyds Bank Helped By the Manager W G Todd T
Many efforts were directed towards a particular goal. . . Sir Alec Rose pays in a 'cheque' for Hampshire Rose appeal at Lloyds Bank, helped by the manager, W. G.
Todd, treasurer Peters fie Id lifeboat... - View image in PDF
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Why You Should Go Offshore
Offshore is a new grade of RNLI membership, intended especially for those who use the sea - rates and details are on the following page.
Offshore members receive various benefits - including discounts on marine...
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Lifeboat Services
Scotland North Division Propeller fouled AT 1050 on -Monday June 25, 1984, Pentland Coastguard contacted Wick lifeboat station's deputy launching authority with the news that a salmon coble was in difficulties off Ackergill. At 1100 the...
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Mr Rumbold Serves Up the Winners
Nicholas draws the winning tickets assisted by David Brann, RNLI marketing manager, Beckie Rose, lottery administrator and Julia Fish, lottery development officer.. - View image in PDF
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RNLI In Action
From cliffs to islands, beaches to rivers, this selection of rescues demonstrates the depth of skill and nerve demanded of RNLI lifeboat crews and lifeguards - and that you can never predict where and when you may need their helpFirst aid...
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Aiming High! The Navy Again Took Part In Portsmouth Life-Boat Day. Among Others Who Helped Were the Portsmouth Brotherhood
Aiming High! The Navy Again Took Part In Portsmouth Life-Boat Day Among Others Who Helped Were The Portsmouth Brotherhood. - View image in PDF
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