Invited to the 80th general conference of the Norwegian Life-boat Society was Mr. Frank Garriock, Norwegian Consul in Lerwick. The Norwegian Society has 33 boat stations—32 in Norway and one at Lerwick, Shetland....
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David Steenvoorden has been a full-time crew member of Humber lifeboat since 1990.
Dave joined the inshore lifeboat crew at Cleethorpes in 1987, and in 1990 was awarded a Bronze Medal in recognition of his courage,... - View image in PDF
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The indefatigable Chelsea Pensioners collected a staggering £12,000 at the London Boat Show. From left to right: Robert Moy, Bert Spurdin, George Woolf, Dave Law and Doug Young.
Behind them are John Race (left) and... - View image in PDF
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NORTH BERWICK.—The schooner Oberscew, from Dychling for Burntisland, laden with esparto grass, stranded on the rocks at Seacliff Point during a strong E.N.E.
breeze, a very rough sea and a thick fog on the 29th March. A...
BRONZE MEDAL SERVICE AT WICK SEPTEMBER 21ST. - WICK, CAITHNESS-SHIRE. At 2.25 in the morning a message came from the coastguard that a vessel was ashore on the rocks inside Duncansby Head and in need of immediate help, and at five minutes...
Below: The crew prepare for the opening. - View image in PDF
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Keep on running . . .
I refer to the autumn issue of THE LIFEBOAT and would appreciate your forwarding to me a supply of marathon sponsorship forms, say 60.—JOHN A.
GALLAGHER, divisional welfare secretary,...
Category: Correspondence
Launching The Life-Boat at The Scaw. - View image in PDF
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The 'Boat Crew' Cross The Finish Line. - View image in PDF
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JANUARY 24TH. - WALMER, KENT.
The American steamer Carnifex Ferry and another steamer had been in collision, but they did not need the help of the life-boat.- Rewards, £13 19s.