LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Tory
Arklow, Co. Wicklow.—At 4.50 in the afternoon of the llth of April, 1949, the yacht Tory, which was being taken by a crew of two to new owners in Liverpool, was seen making for the harbour. A fresh south-west wind was blowing, with a heavy...
at the end of the day
It was 5.20pm and an hour from high tide so the beach was almost covered and waves were breaking into the coves beneath the cliffs. For some time now, the lifeguards had been keeping an eye on a large group of surfers. When Ollie’s attuned...
Category: Articles
The Greek Freighter Skopelos Sky
Stood by in storm ON SATURDAY December 15, 1979, HM Coastguard informed the honorary secretary of Padstow lifeboat station that a vessel three miles north west of Trevose Head had transmitted a mayday distress signal and needed immediate...
The Fund Raisers
Tall orders Although somewhat dwarfed by the largest "tall ship" in the world, the 386ft Russian Sedov, volunteers manning the stand from branches and guilds in the Tyne area were thrilled to sell over £2,000 worth of...
Category: Articles
Around the Emerald Isle
Building into the MillenniumRNLI shoreworks manager Howard Richings continues his tour around the coast with a visit to IrelandOkay, so we all make mistakes - there are 38 stations around the coast of Ireland, not 37 as stated at the end of...
Category: Articles
Bobby Lee Bem Coxswain of the Douglas Lifeboat from 1950 to 1970 on One of His First Services As Coxswain In April 1950 Bobby Lee Rescued Ten Men from Mary H
Bobby Lee, BEM, coxswain of the Douglas lifeboat from 1950 to 1970. On one of his first services as coxswain, in April 1950, Bobby Lee rescued ten men from Mary Heely.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The Medal of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK, Obverse.—Bust of His Majesty KIXG EDWARD VII. Double Legend : " Royal National Life-boat Institution.
Founded in 1824. Incorporated 1860. King Edward VII. Patron."...
Category: Medals
Services of the Life-Boats of the National Life-Boat Institution—(continued.)
BALLYCOTTON,CO. COEK.—At about 4.30 P.M. on the 28th January, 1883, the barque Argo, of Sunderland, was sighted off Bally- cotton, making for Cork harbour, close- hauled, the wind then blowing very hard from the S.S.W., with heavy rain. On...
Category: Services
Services of the Life-Boats of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution
CAISTER, NORFOLK. — Signal - rockets were fired by the Wold Light-vessel on the morning of the 31st May last. The weather was squally, a strong breeze blowing from the KN.W., and there was a heavy sea. At 3 o'clock the No. 2 Life- boat...
Category: Services
Summary of the Meetings of the Committee of Management
'Thursday, 10th May, 1934.
The Hon. GEORGE COLVILLE in the chair.
Passed a vote of thanks to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, K.G., president of the Institution, for his kindness in presiding at the 110th...
Category: Committee