Whitby, Yorkshire.—At 11.45 on the morning of the 17th ofDecember, 1952, the coastguard reported that bad weather had made conditions danger- ous on the outer harbour bar. As fishing boats were still at sea, the No. 1 life-boat Mary Ann...
Appledore, Devon.—26th October, 1938.
The Finnish steamer Alca, of Mariehamn, had inadvertently burnt a red flare when signalling for a pilot. She did not want help from the life-boat.—• Rewards, £16 Is..
The 900-ton coaster Woodlark aground on rocks at Morte Point, Woolacombe, Devon, on 13th December, 1967, and (below) the Appledore life-boat towing the vessel clear.. - View image in PDF
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Above. The real thing - visitors wait their turn to board the Arun class Duke of Atho/l.. - View image in PDF
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1. Two visitors to Cowes take the opportunity for a well-earned sit-down! Photo Bob Kennovtn. - View image in PDF
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The Humber, Yorkshire.—15th October.
A Danish steamer reported the Humber light-vessel as flying a signal for help, but actually the signal was to the steamer, saying : " You should not pass too close to...
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TOW TAKEN OVER FROM FISHING VESSEL Stromness, Orkneys. At 10.20 on the morning of the 8th May, 1963, the chairman of the branch was informed that the fishing vessel Lily Flower needed help in Hoy Sound. The life-boat Archibald and Alexander...
Doctor Dick Rutherfurd MB, vice chairman of Kirkcudbright lifeboat station branch. Dr Rutherfurd had been involved with the station since 1956, serving as honorary secretary, honorary medical adviser and committee member. He was awarded a...
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