The schooner Berthe Marie, which a few days previously had been in difficulties off Port Isaac, was again in trouble on the llth December when near the Swansea Fairway Buoy. A strong W.N.W. gale was blowing and the master, fearing that he...
Stuart Crystal chalice made for RNLI 150th Anniversary in limited numbered edition of 150.
One panel, etched and engraved, depicts Henry Great/lead's Original lifeboat, with, on reverse, the RNLI crest and dates... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Coxswain's Certificate of Service.
The COXSWAIN'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, and a PENSION, have been awarded to the following, on their retire- ment :~ JOHN ANGUS, 35 years coxswain of the...
Category: Awards
The new Troon life-boat, James and Barbara Aitken, was named by Her Grace Mary, Duchess of Montrose, an honorary life governor of the Institution and president of the Isle of Arran branch, on the 9th of July, 1955. The cost of this life-boat...
Category: Inaugurations
(Left) Thomas Forehead and Mary Rowse, a 52ft Barnett lifeboat stationed at Plymouth from 1952 to 1974. For her service to Merc Enterprise an January 16, 1974, Coxswain John Dare was awarded the bronze medal for gallantry.. - View image in PDF
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All inquiries concerning YLA matters should be addressed to: Mr. Alasdair Garrett, Secretary, Yachtsmen's Life-boat Supporters' Association, 29a Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 ITT.
(Tel.: 0722-6966).FAIR...
Category: Articles
NOV. 29TH. - ARKLOW, CO. WICKLOW.
At 7.45 P.M. it was reported that the small fishing boat St. Clare, of Arklow, was burning flares in Arklow Bay. The sea was rough, with a westerly gale blowing. The coxswain and the second...
DEVONCOURT Holiday Flats Magnificent seafront position with harbour views over Torbay, lifeboat, and breakwater.
• Fully self contained flats, inc. balcony.
• Open all year - Off Season...
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4*MALTA 2 WEEKS 4-STAR HALF BOARD with a 3rd week FREE on B&B fr. only PRICE INCLUDES 2 WEEKS HB, 1 WEEK B&B. FLIGHTS & AIRPORT TRANSFERS.
• NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS IN WINTER • OTHER DURATIONS AVAILABLE...
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JUNE 1 0TH. - MARGATE, KENT. At about noon a yacht was seen by a life-boatman ashore on the Margate Sands. A light S.E. breeze was blowing, the sea was smooth.
The motor life-boat Lord Southborough (Civil Service No. 1) was...