LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Joe Martin Bem,
APRIL 1994 Joe Martin BEM, coxswain/mechanic of Hastings lifeboat from 1971 to 1987. He first joined the crew in 1950, was mechanic from 1959 to 1969 and a travelling mechanic from 1969 until his appointment as coxswain..
Category: Obituaries
Nimrod
Coaster capsized A CARGO VESSEL, Nimrod, with a list to starboard and requiring urgent assistance was reported to the honorary secretary of Cromer lifeboat station by HM Coastguard at 0358 on Monday November 14, 1977. Her position was given...
Eeor-nly Wanted to Help. . .
Eeor-nly wanted to help. . .
The donkeys at Mablethorpe beach were so taken with the work of the local lifeboat guild, they wanted to join! The ladies explained that special permission would be needed to do any donkey-work,... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Pilot Me II, Success, Progress, Provider A and Lead Us.
Whitby, Yorkshire.—At 9.15 in the morning of the 10th of December, 1951, the coastguard reported that the local Pilot Me II was approaching the harbour. The sea was rough and a strong northerly wind was blowing. At 9.25 the...
Figs 3
Figs 2 and 3 fbelow): The a/I purpose inflatable stretcher on trials alongside the new Arun lifeboat Robert Edgar.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Notes of the Quarter
1964 WAS a record year with more launches by rescue craft of the R.N.L.I. than ever before. In 1965 a similar pattern seems to be developing. In two of the three months covered by this edition of THE LIFE-BOAT records were again established....
Category: Articles
A Small Boat (2)
Moelfre, Anglesey. — Shortly after noon on the 31st July a small boat, which had put out from Benllech with two men on board, was seen to be in difficulties. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing with a rough sea, and the boat was in great danger...
The St. Albans
The St Albans The New Motor Life-Boat at New Quay Cardigan A Gift From The Institution's St Albans Branch. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Pepita
Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—At ten o'clock on the night of the 19th of December, 1957, the coastguard told the honorary Secretary that red flares had been seen from the Shipwash lightvessel two miles to the north-west of the light- vessel's...
Fred and Buster Safe After Their Ordeal on the Frozen Lake Behind Them (Photo Mercury Press)
Fred and Buster, safe after their ordeal on the frozen lake behind them. (Photo Mercury Press). - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs