LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The Sand Dredger Nigel
TOW FOR DREDGER Angle, Pembrokeshire. At 9.50 p.m.
on aoth March, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a vessel in the vicinity of St. Govan's lightvessel needed immediate help. There was a fresh...
Mabel and the S.S. Barbadian
On the 26th August a message by telephone was received from the South Stack Lighthouse, reporting that a schooner about six miles distant was signalling for assistance. The steam Life-boat Duke of Northumberland left her moorings at 12.20...
The Ketches F. H. Bolt and Anne, and Crabbers St. Eloi, Susanne Yvonne, etc
ON the 29th July the St. Ives Life-boat performed a series of arduous services, going out five times to the rescue of no fewer than ten vessels, and saving forty men, in the course of seven hours.
On the 28th July a strong...
Electrical Communication Between Lighthouses and Light-Vessels and the Shore
THE following is a copy of a placard circulated in November last by the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House, calling attention to an important concession to shipowners and others, whereby they are allowed on occasions of shipping casualties...
Category: Articles
The Lowestoft Trawler Helping Hand
Tenby, Pembrokeshire. At 2.50 on the morning of the 10th November, 1961, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a flare had been seen about three miles west-by-north of Rhossilli Head. The position of the flare was later...
The Converted Ship's Life-Boat Andy
Swanage, Dorset.—At about 2.50 P.M.
on the 17th July, 1938, the St.
Albans Head coastguard reported that a cabin cruiser two or three miles S.E.
of the Head was making signals of distress...
Congratulations to Northenden Branch
Congratulations to Northenden branch for making the Institution's presence at the Manchester show a huge success.
Supported by colleagues from Stretford and Timperley branches and friends from Stretford Sea Cadets, the... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The Cross Sand Lightvessel
DEC. 20TH. - GREAT YARMOUTH AND GORLESTON, NORFOLK. The Cross Sand Light-vessel had made signals, but it was found that she was calling a trawler to sink mines which were floating dangerously close to her. - Rewards, £8 13s....
British Oak and Don Pat
Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—At 8.34 P.M.
on the 20th March, 1939, the R.N.
Shore Signal Station reported that rockets had been seen at Warden Point, coming from the Nore and Mouse...
Miss Pritchard and William Henry
GBOOKSPOBT, IRELAND.—At 8.30 A.M.
on the 29th September it was reported that two vessels were dragging their anchors and were likely to be driven ashore at Bangor Point. A heavy gale was Wowing from the N.E. and the sea was...