LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
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2017 AT A GLANCE
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Providence, of Shields
On the 10th February, in the fearful gale from the east which caused stteh destruction to shipping and terrible loss of life on our east coast, the brig Providence, of Shields, coal laden, was driven on the Long Scarr Rocksj between the...
Two French Fishing Smacks
On the 31st De- cember, two French fishing-smacks were seen driving out of Dungeness Roads down on a lee-shore, off Dymchurch. The wind was blowing a strong gale from the S.W.
The Dungeness life-boat, the Providence, was...
A Boat
Shoreham, Sussex.—2nd April, 1939.
A boat burning flares had been reported off Brighton, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £7 15s. 6d,.
A Vessel (1)
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. —• 15th September, 1939. A message had been received that a vessel was in distress through enemy action, but the life-boat found that her help was not required.—Rewards, £5 15s. 6d..
A Steamer (1)
22nd February. A steamer had been re- ported ashore on the Sunk Sands, but must have got off and gone on her way, as she could not be found.—Re- wards, £26 15s. 6d..
A Fishing Boat (3)
Campbeltown, Argyllshire.-—9th May, 1938. A fishing boat had been reported missing, but was found at anchor and the life-boat was recalled by wireless.—Rewards, £11 15s. 6d..
A Boat (1)
24th February.
Two men in a boat were seen to be in difficulties, but managed to get ashore when their boat grounded.—Rewards, £18 15s. Qd..
A Motor Boat (1)
The Humber, Yorkshire.—30th May.
A motor boat had run aground at Cowden, but the crew got ashore.—- Permanent paid crew ; Rewards, 15s..
A Steamer (1)
Helvick Head, Co. Waterford — 12th February. A steamer had been reported to be in distress, but she got help from another steamer.—Rewards, £12 15s..