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the WAVENEY class The first in a series of profiles of lifeboat classes The Waveney was the first of the RNLI's classes of 'fast lifeboat' and originated as a design operated by the US...
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engines Where complete reliability under arduous conditions is essential to human life.the RNLI specify MERMAID marine engines.
MERMAID quality and reliability is also specified by Boatbuilders worldwide who take pride in...
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It was a dark and stormy night...
The Invergordon lifeboat Douglas Aikman Smith was launched just before midnight on 10 May 2002, following reports that two craft were overdue at Golspie, in winds of Force 5-6. Contact was...
Newhaven: At 2003 on Monday July 3 HM Coastguard informed Newhaven lifeboat station that the German coaster Arosette, two miles south of Beachy Head, had broadcast a 'mayday' calling for immediate help. Newhaven's 44ft Waveney...
Grief can affect us all in different ways. One way people find comfort is by creating an online space to honour their loved one's life. A Forever by the Sea tribute fund allows you to collect and share treasured memories, stories and...
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At first glance the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the RNLI appear poles apart. But the world's largest coastguard service and the RNLI have united to set up an exchange programme to help both services improve their ability to save...
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THE ORIGINAL TILLER MASTER celebrates 10 years of Ocean crossing 1969/70 36ft. Sloop, California to U.K. and back 1980 1st, 2nd, 3rd TRANSPAC (Transpacific Single-handed Race) Wind, water and solar battery chargers available LOCAT The...
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We ask the questions RNLI Lifeboat stations throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland throw open their doors to the public this summer. Visitors will be able to speak to the crews, see the lifeboats and get a taste of the unique atmosphere...
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Escort duty ON TUESDAY, January 28, 1975, HM Coastguard informed the honorary secretary of Bridlington lifeboat at 1130 that a number of fishing cobles were still at sea and the weather was deteriorating.At 1235, high water, William Henry...
Christmas is still a couple of months away, but the Lifeboat would like to remind you of the cards and gifts that are available from the RNLI Sales catalogue and website, and from RNLI shops around the UK and RoI.
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