Falmouth, Cornwall.—At 6.45 on the evening of the 8th of November, 1956, the inspector of police at Truro tele- phoned to say that three men were in a small dinghy at King Harry Ferry in the River Fal. The dinghy was rapidly rilling with...
Awards To Coxswains, Crews and Shore Helpers The following coxswains, members of lifeboat crews and shore helpers were awarded certificates of service on their retirement and, in addition, those entitled to them by the Institution's...
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BOAT WAS OVERDUE Shoreham Harbour, Sussex. At 10.15 p.m. on 24th May, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that two men who had gone in a canoe to help a motor boat with an engine breakdown had been away for a long time. Although...
Knocked head A FISHERMAN was sorting fish on Courtmacsherry Pier on the afternoon of Tuesday June 30, 1981, when he lost his footing and fell into the river, hitting his head on the sloping stone face on the way down and losing consciousness...
Howth, Co. Dublin.—During the evening of the 23rd May, 1938, a converted ship's life-boat put off from Baldoyle, with a party of three men, four boys and two girls on board. Her sail was blown away, she got into difficulties, and the...
Port Erin, and Peel, Isle of Man.—At 9.40 on the morning of the 21st of April, 1951, the Director of the Marine Bio- logical Station sent a message to the Port Erin life-boat authorities. Two life-boatmen had reported that the Station's...
Mary Jacinta Casey
How did you first get involved with the RNLI? When I was growing up, we always had a collection box in our pub, and I used to help count the money!
What does being an RNLI...
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THE Institution is holding a competition for the best photograph of a life-boat, a life-boat station, or an actual rescue.
The competition is open to members of life-boat crews, branch members and officials, and members of...
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When was the last time you visited a museum or a historic site? The best places are those that bring history to life, for children and adults. If the museum inspires you, not only will you have a great day out. you will leave knowing far...
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HOLY ISLAND WITHOUT FOOD Holy Island, Northumberland.—By the 15th of March, 1947, with the roads blocked by sriow, no bread or other provisions had been received at Holy Island for nearly a week and it was decided that the life-boat should...