James Turpin, coxswain of Fowey lifeboat until his retirement in 1978. He joined the crew in 1938, becoming coxswain in 1959. In 1977 he was awarded the BEM for services to the RNLI..
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Above left. Crews are tipped into the River Medina twice during their courses to familiarise themselves with the righting procedures. A crane is used to capsize the boats.. - View image in PDF
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During the four weekends before Christmas Captain Gordon Wilson, owner of the 60 seat cruiser Fantasia, ran 'Cruise with Santa' trips through Liverpool docks in aid of the RNLI.. - View image in PDF
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December Charles Rutland, former box secretary of the Medway branch since the mid 1980s. Charles collected over £30,000 during his term as box secretary and was awarded the silver badge in 1996..
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Coxswain/Mechanic Michael Bowden Bronze Medal Coxswain/Mechanic Michael Bowden of Appledore's Tyne class lifeboat went to the aid of a fishing vessel which had lostpoweron one engine near Appledore's infamous Bar. The lifeboat... - View image in PDF
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OCTOBER 1992 Mrs A.E. Mason, donor of the Rother class lifeboat The Davys Family which was stationed at Shoreham Harbour from 1981 to 1986 and is currently serving in the relief fleet..
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Left: Brighton lifeboat crew members and SEA Check coordinator Tony Clare snatch the trophy for the fastest RNLI crew team for the sixth year running.. - View image in PDF
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Pictured ( l - r ) : Mrs Maureen McLoughlin, President of Howth Ladies Guild; Mrs Jane Spears who delivered the lifeboat to the RNLI on behalf of the late Mr Roy Barker; and Mrs Geraldine Coulter. - View image in PDF
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One hour and 46 minutes after she walked into the cold waters of the Firth of Forth, Judith arrived on the beach at Kinghorn to a wonderfully warm welcome (pictured).. - View image in PDF
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Round-the-world sailors Alex Thomson and Dee Caffari (pictured) were just two of the 700 people who signed up as RNLI members at the London Boat Show in January.. - View image in PDF
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