LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
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DECEMBER 17TH. - TORBAY, DEVON.
Shortly after midnight on the 16th of December the Paignton police telephoned that a ship was ashore at Hollacombe Point, near the Torquay and Paignton Gas Works. A later message said that...
Coxswain William Lennon of Donaghadee
Coxswain William Lennon of Donaghadee. William Lennon joined the lifeboat crew in 1956 and became second coxswain in 1981 before being appointed coxswain in 1983. He was awarded the long service badge in 1982. A fisherman by trade, Coxswain... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Agnes, of Preston
MARCH 29TH . - NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE. At 3.50 in the afternoon the Hoylake coastguard reported that a fishing boat was ashore on the Burbo Bank and that seas were washing over her. Two men and a boy were on board. A strong west-southwest,...
Hartlepool's 44Ft Waveney Lifeboat the Scout Launched
Hartlepool's 44ft Waveney lifeboat The Scout launched on December 4, 1983, under the command of Coxswain Robert Maiden to go to the help of a fishing boat Sea Spell whose engine was giving trouble. There was a fresh to strong breeze... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
After the Official Opening
After the official opening, honorary Beaumaris lifeboat crew member Jimmy Savile visited the RNLI stand together with Coxswain David Gal/ichan (third from left) and his crew.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Golden Lily
A LONG TOW Campbeltown, Argyllshire.—About 3.30 in the afternoon of the 5th of March, 1947, information was received from the Southend coastguard that the Fraserburgh motor fishing vessel Golden Lily had broken down east of Sanda, and that...
Portrait of a Coxswain
Coxswain George Ernest Ellis is seen in the photograph. He has been coxswain of the Clacton-on-Sea life-boat since 26th December, 1953, and previously served as second coxswain from October, 1945, until his appointment as coxswain. He joined... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
A British Miles Martinet Aeroplane
JUNE 19TH. - WELLS, NORFOLK. A British Miles Martinet aeroplane had been reported down in the sea, but only an oil patch was found. - Rewards, £15 10s. 3d..
Naming Ceremonies
Padstow April 15, 1985 The strong gales that had lashed the Cornish coasts during the weekend subsided in time for Monday April 15, which dawned overcast but calm and dry. By mid-day the crowds were beginning to line the tiny harbour's...
Category: Inaugurations
Mrs. K. Hanson of Staithes, Yorkshire, Pinning a Life-Boat Flag on Andrew Blowitt, Aged 3
Mrs K Hanson of Staithes Yorkshire Pinning A Life-Boat Flag On Andrew Blowitt Aged 3. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs