The Life-boat Hollon the Third was launched shortly before 9 A.M. on the 28th March to the assistance of twenty-three of the fishing cobles, which had put to sea earlier in the morning for the purpose of hauling their crab pots. The wind was...
Penlee, and Sennen Cove, Cornwall.—On the 21st December the Esthonian steamer Mina, of Parnu, got into difficulties through her rudder shaft breaking.
A strong south-westerly breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. The...
Players become the Coxswain of their own lifeboat, responding to mayday signals of vessels in distress.
The object of the game is to save as many people as possible.
The game is for 2-4 players, age 8 to...
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Poole HQ and Depot JULY 19 TO 21 FOR THREE DAYS IN JULY, the Poole head office and depot buildings opened their doors wide to show RNLI supporters and the public at large exactly how the lifeboat service is run. This was the second time open...
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On the 18th March theLife-boat Lcetitia saved the crew of the schooner Celine, which -was wrecked on the Holm Sand in a strong N.B. gale.
The master having refused to abandon his vessel, the Life-boat had to return to the...
On the 7th August in fine weather the Coastguard reported that a fishing-boat was aground on the South Scroby Shoal, and the Life-boat John Burch was launched. On reaching the vessel, which proved to be the Emily, of Yarmouth, the Coxswain...
Arklow, Co. Wicklow.—31st October, 1939. It had been reported that a raft with men on board could be seen off Wicklow Head. A strong gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. A rowing skiff put out from Wicklow as well as the motor life-boat...
Main photo (far left} Ref: 647776 Detailed photo (left) Ref: 647777 Burnham, nestled along the deep running river Crouch, was once a centre of the oyster, cockle and whelk trade - because of its sheltered waters it has now become the goal of... - View image in PDF
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