LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The Mignonette.
BROOKE.—On the 19th January at 8 P.M.
the coastguard at this station discovered that a ship was on the rocks at Sudmore.
The crew of the Life-boat George and Anne were summoned as soon as possible, and...
The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891
THE series of Exhibitions held in London during the last few years would certainly have been incomplete without one to illustrate the history, development and progress of the Navy. Such an under- taking could not fail to enlist public...
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The S.S. Muristan
In the meantime tragic occurrences were taking place at Blyth. The s.s. Muristan, a steel steamer belonging to Swansea, while bound from the Tyne to Rouen, ran ashore in Blyth Bay.
On the night of the 18th her steeringgear...
In All Respects Ready for Sea By Joan Davies
SPEAKING AT the annual general meeting of the RNLI last April, Major-General Ralph Farrant, Chairman of the Committee of Management, made it quite clear that, whatever economies might be necessary in these days of inflation, the first...
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The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc
AFFINITY WITH 5?5£ The R°yal Bank 7l of Scotland pic DO YOU USE A CREDIT CARD? If you do, or you are considering re-arranging your finances in any way you could be helping directly to fund the RNLI with every transaction you make...
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(Left) a Knot Board for Hq Museum Poole Presented to Captain Nigel Dixon (I) By Arthur Hull Comes With the Goodwill of Everyone at Atv Network Studios Boreha
(Left) A knot board for HQ museum, Poole, presented to Captain Nigel Dixon (I.) by Arthur Hull comes with the goodwill of everyone at ATV Network Studios, Boreham Wood. The knots were made by Tom Riley, a security officer, the frame by Peter... - View image in PDF
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Services of Life-Boats of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution
TORQUAY, DEVONSHIRE.—On the 2nd May a large four-masted barque was observed at anchor in Torbay flying a signal for assistance. The Coastguard reported the matter to the Harbour Master, and within a quarter of an hour of the crew being...
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The Danish Fishing Vessel Ove
Lerwick, Shetlands.—At 11.25 on the night of the 29th of April, 1957, the honorary secretary was visiting the life-boat station when he saw a small craft drifting broadside in the middle of the harbour. An attempt was made to communicate by...
Portrait on the Cover
THE portrait on the cover is of Coxswain Thomas Allchorn of Eastbourne, who was appointed coxswain in 1951 after service as a member of the crew.
Since his appointment as coxswain Eastbourne life-boats have been launched on...
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The Mayor of Dunstable
The Mayor of Dunstable was the guest of honour at the Dunstable branch pie, punch and carols event. The Toddington Band (pictured above) gave their time free of charge and the committee members made the pies and the punch. A most enjoyable... - View image in PDF
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