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Bronze for selfless braveryOn the same day as the Redcar incident (see page 12] volunteers at Filey too were called upon to save lives.
Particular tidal and weather conditions combined with the local geology to create...
Fishing Boats (1)
POST ISAAC, CORNWALL,.—Several fishing boats proceeded to sea on the morning of the 7th February, the weather being fine and the sea comparatively smooth.
At about 11 A,M., however, a tremendous ground sea arose, almost...
Resolute
On the 4th May the Lighthouse keeper reported that a small vessel was ashore about half a mile to the east of Shoreham Harbour, and making signals of distress.
The crew of the Life-boat William Bestell were assembled and...
An Aeroplane
Selsey, Sussex.—10th August. An aeroplane had crashed in the sea and the life-boat, in charge of Captain J. N.
Tait, D.S.C., R.N., honorary secretary, put out with a scratch crew, the Tegular crew being at sea. A motor boat...
Chesterfield Branch and Shoreline Members
Chesterfield branch and Shoreline members met at Stevington House, Brookside, the home of Harry and Sybil Lin/ev, on July 18 for a wine and buffet supper in the garden. Nearly all the food was given by the committee who also prepared and... - View image in PDF
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Rfd-Gq Ltd
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY AT SEA? RFD 'Z' boats are extensively used by RIMLI for inshore rescue work.
Specially developed for rough weather conditions with a large reserve of built in...
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Cook's Tour Ends!
After 26 years as landlord of the Captain Cook pub in Teesmouth, Ronnie Rees (left) is retiring and to commemorate his fundraising efforts Teesmouth lifeboat station presented Ronnie with a plaque.
Harry Aspland, shore... - View image in PDF
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Baltimore - Ireland Division
Lifeboats have been operating from the remote coastal village of Baltimore, on the South coast of Ireland, since 1919. With the infamous Fastnet Rock standing defiant nearby, the crew is kept very busy - with no less than 10 medals for... - View image in PDF
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A Canadian Ship, H.M.S.C. Regina, and The Liberty Ship Ezra Weston
AUGUST 9TH. - PADSTOW, CORNWALL.
About 10.15 on the night of the 8th of August a message was received, through the coastguard, from a convoy that a ship was in distress and a pilot was needed. The night was very foggy, but...
Farewell to Andrew
RNLI Chief Executive Andrew Freemantle retired in September after 10 years’ service.
During his time at the RNLI, Andrew led on the creation and introduction of the world’s first Lifeboat College; a world-class lifeguard...
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