LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Long Service to Oil Tanker
WHEN the 61,000 ton Liberian tanker Torrey Canyon went aground on the Seven Stones on the 18th March, 1967, two life-boats were called out. Both spent many hours at sea.
The first report to reach a life-boat station came...
Category: Services
Canoes
Without a paddle Experienced canoeists James Candy Snr and Jnr were caught out in heavy surf off Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, on 15 October 2005. Capsized by a large wave, the 13-year-old was unable to regain control in the choppy water and lost...
A Steamer (1)
17th November. A steamer had lost her propeller, but she was taken in tow by a trawler.—Rewards, £18 14s..
A Lighter
7th December. A lighter had broken adrift, but was picked up by her tug.— Rewards, £18 7s..
A Yacht (4)
17th September. A yacht was in distress, but her crew were rescued by a fishing boat.— Rewards, £42 16s..
A Steamer (47)
DECEMBER 27TH. - NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE. A steamer had been mined, but other vessels were standing by her.- Rewards, £13 12s. 6d..
A Steamer (1)
Tynemouth, Northumberland. — 14th November. A new steamer had run ashore while on trial, but was got off by tugs.—Rewards, £6 12s..
A Vessel (1)
27th June. A vessel was on fire, but the crew were saved by a steamer.—• Rewards, £13 Is..
Caleb
A telephone message was received at Margate, about 4.30 on the morning of the 6th August, stating that a barge was in distress off Herne Bay, and steps were at once taken to launch the No. 1 Life-boat Eliza Harriet. Whilst this was being...
Barmouth's Life-Boat Returning from a Service to the M.V. Welsh Girl on 2nd June, 1963. the Town's Life-Boat Service Is Now Well on the Way to Being Self-Supporting.
Barmouth's life-boat returning from a service to the m.v. Welsh Girl on 2nd June, 1963. The town's life-boat service is now well on the way to being self-supporting.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs