LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The S.S. Dan
BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND. — On the morning of the 29th March signals of distress were sent up by the s.s. Dan, of Copenhagen, which had stranded on theSow and Figs rocks a little to the eastward of Blyth Harbour, and in response the Life-boats...
Thanks to the Chelsea Pensioners
The Chelsea Pensioners have been collecting money for the RNLI at major events for many years. The Pensioners are usually seen out and about wearing their distinctive scarlet uniforms and since 1995, they have collected over £95,000 at... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
New Year Honors
For services to maritime safety, the following have been awarded the MBE in HM The Queen’s New Year Honours:
Mr Roy Barker, Vice-Chairman, Zetland museum; Mrs Jean Frost, Manager, Rhyl lifeboat souvenir shop; Mr Aran...
Category: Articles
Two Fishing Boats
On the 23rd November the same Life-boat again put off and rendered assistance to two fishing boats which were in danger while making for the harbour. '.
Mrs. Hodgetts, of Lewisham
Mrs. Hodgetts, of Lewisham, who died on 19th September, 1931, after a short illness, was one of the oldest of the Institution's honorary workers. She was Honorary Treasurer of the Lewi- sham, Lee and Eltham Ladies' Auxiliary of the...
Category: Obituaries
A Fishing Boat (2)
Stromness, Orkney.—-19th August.
A local fishing boat was overdue, but was met making for home under her own power.—Rewards, £4 13s. 6d..
A Fishing Boat (5)
Stromness, Orkneys.—20th December, 1987. Anxiety had been felt for an overdue fishing boat belonging to the island of Flotta, but she got home safely.—Rewards, £15 15*..
Akeco
On the 27th of September, 1951, the Dover life-boat rescued one man from a Dutch yacht. For a full account of this service, and the rewards, see page 283..
Medallists All In Order of Presentation In the Foreground Are Coxswain John King of Bridlington and Coxswain Michael Berry of St.Helier Jersey Both of Whom Were A
Medallists all, in order of presentation. In the foreground are Coxswain John King, of Bridlington, and Coxswain Michael Berry, of St Helier, Jersey, both of whom were awarded the silver medal for gallantry.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Ex-Coxswain Allchorn
The death has occurred of ex-Coxswain T.
Allchorn, of Eastbourne, who served as boat's officer for 11 years..
Category: Obituaries