LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Obituaries
With deep regret we record the following deaths: January 1996 Coleman Hernon, ex-coxswain of Aran Islands lifeboat (formally known as Galway Bay).
Coleman became bowman of the lifeboat in 1949, 2nd Coxswain in 1951 and...
Category: Obituaries
The Danish Coaster Lady Kamilla (1)
Storm search A PROLONGED SEARCH was made by Padstow, St Ives and Clovelly lifeboats in a south-westerly storm for the Danish coaster Lady Kamilla, which foundered off Trevose Head on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1977, and for her crew of nine...
Rescue In Heavy Surf
HELMSMAN A. Thirlby and his crew, Mr. P. Pemberthy and Mr. R. Hacking, of the St. Ives IRB, have been awarded a framed letter of thanks, signed by the Chairman of the Institution, Admiral Sir Wilfrid Woods, G.B.E., K.C.B., D.S.O., for their...
Category: Services
The Whitby Pulling and Sailing Life-Boat Leaving the Barge After Rescuing the Crew of Four. The Whitby Motor Life-Boat Is at the Entrance to the Harbour
The Whitby Pulling and Sailing Life-Boat Leaving The Barge After Rescuing The Crew of Four The Whitby Motor Life-Boat Is at The Entrance To The Harbour. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
From 1903 to 1931 the Headquarters of the R.N.L.I, Were at 22 Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2. Teas and Luncheons Were Conveniently Obtainable Next Door.
From 1903 to 1931 the headquarters of the R.N.L.I, were at 22 Charing Cross Road, London, W.C.2.
Teas and luncheons were conveniently obtainable next door..
Category: Articles
The 52-Foot Arun Class Prototype Life-Boat During Her Thames Visit and (Below), Staff Coxswain R. Harding Working the Decca Super 101 Radar Which She Carries.
The 52-foot Arun class prototype life-boat during her Thames visit and (below), Staff Coxswain R. Harding working the Decca Super 101 radar which she carries.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Film Crew Shooting a Scene During the Making of the Film Lifeline at Lymington, Hampshire, Where the Local Inshore Life-Boat and the Yarmouth, I.O.W., Life-Boat Assisted.
Film crew shooting a scene during the making of the film Lifeline at Lymington, Hampshire, where the local inshore life-boat and the Yarmouth, l.o.W., life-boat assisted.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Mr J P W Mallalieu MP Junior Minister Board of Trade Visited the Walton Life-Boat Station and the Harwich Life-Boat on 22Nd February 1968
Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu, M.P., Junior Minister, Board of Trade, visited the Walton life-boat station and the Harwich life-boat on 22nd February, 1968. Here he is talking to Coxswain-Mechanic P. Burwood of the 44-foot steel life-boat Margaret... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
A Rugger Match (Below) Between the Golden Hart Irresponsibles and the Floating Bridge Sludgers Was One of the Uproarious Events By Which West Country Watney Ta
A rugger match (below) between the Golden Hart Irresponsibles and the Floating Bridge Sludgers was one of the uproarious events by which West Country Watney taverns and innkeepers raised money to pay for radar and DF aboard Yarmouth's... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Humber: Assistant Mechanic Ronald Sayers (R) and Crew Member Sydney Rollinson Tow Water Bowser Past Spot Where Road to Spurn Point Was Breached Piles Now
Humber: Assistant Mechanic Ronald Sayers (r.) and Crew Member Sydney Rollinson tow water bowser past spot where road to Spurn Point was breached. Piles now standing some 10 to 12 feet proud of sand were previously almost... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs