LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
M. A. Watkin
On the 19th November, the No. 1 Lifeboat Mark Lane was called out on service at 10 A.M., by signals shown by the dandy M. A. Watkin, of Grimsby, which, having lost all her canvas in the storm of the previous night, had been compelled to run...
Fishing Boats (1)
North Sunderland, Northumberland.— During the morning of the 20th March, 1939, a message was received from the Seahouses coastguard that seven fishing boats of Beadnell were outside the harbour, but unable to enter owing to the very heavy...
None (4)
St. Peter Port, Guernsey.—At 9.25 on the night of the 12th of August, 1949, a request was received from the county officer of St. John's Ambulance for the use of the life-boat to fetch a sick woman from Herm. She was a Giiernsey...
Life-Boat Christmas Cards and Calendars
In the last number of THE LIFE-BOAT (pages 160-161) reference was made to the Institution's Christmas cards and calendars. A colour leaflet showing the full range is enclosed with this issue, together with an order form. It is hoped that...
Category: Advertisement
William Osborne Ltd.
Own an Osborne 'KINGS WIFT 26' KING SIZE 4 BERTH CRUISER GRP in excess of Lloyds requirements Traditional yacht superstructure and deck Length 26 ft. Beam 9 ft. 10 in. Draft 2 ft.
Complete craft ready for sea from...
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Better Safe...
Better Safe...
When H.M. Coastguard at Llantwit Major, Glamorganshire, reported that a motor cruiser was anchored and flying a distress signal, IRB B3 stationed at Atlantic College, St.
Donat's Castle,...
Category: Services
William Osborne Ltd
Own an Osborne 'KINGSWIFT 26' KING SIZE 4 BERTH CRUISER GRP in excess of Lloyds requirements Traditional yacht superstructure and deck Length 26 ft. Beam 9 ft. 10 in. Draft 2 ft.
Complete craft ready for sea or we...
Category: Advertisement
The S.S. Alkon
Coverack, Cornwall - At 9.40 a.m. on 7th September, 1966, a large steamer was reported in a dangerous position inside the Manacle rocks in thick fog. At 10 o'clock the life-boat William Taylor of Oldham was launched. It was high...
Guiding Star and Sea Witch
Filey, Yorkshire. At 10 a.m. on 3rd September, 1965, the honorary secretary, concerned for the safety of two fishing cobles which were at sea in deteriorating weather conditions, consulted with the coastguard. It was decided to launch the...
Racing Dinghies
Five lifeboats rescue racing dinghies Lifeboats from Hartlepool.Teesmouth and Redcar launched to help 30 dinghies that capsized in gale-force winds on 28 August. The dinghies, competing in a 100-strong race in Hartlepool Bay, were caught out...