As reported in the June issue of THE LIFE-BOAT the Norsk Selskab til Skibbrudnes Redning - the Norwegian Life-boat Institution - is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month.
Commander F. R. H. Swann, R.N.V.R., a deputy...
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The Torbay, Devon, life-boat arriving at Brixham on 9th July, 1968, with 126 holidaymakers rescued from the Torquay to Brixham ferry, Western Lady, which ran aground in thick fog.. - View image in PDF
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Six Medals for Gallantry WEST KIRBY, CHESHIRE On the 6th February, 1943, two men in a small boat were rescued.
MR. BENJAMIN S. ARMITAGE was awarded the bronze medal.
MR. HERBERT JONES, coxswain of the...
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In the early morning of 23rd. September the Fraserburgh lifeboat was called out. Only the day before the coxswain had been called to the Navy, and Captain Andrew Stephen, honorary secretary of the station took command.
A...
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(including postage &. pac Empires of the ancient near east is the definitive, lavishly illustrated chronicle of the four monumental civilisations that prospered between the end of the Stone Age and the advent of Hellenistic...
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THURSDAY, 10th January, 1907.
Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart., V.P., in the Chair.
Read and confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting.
Also read those of the Building, Finance and...
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Bottom left - Norwegian historic lifeboat, Colin Archer, moors up alongside Waveney class, 44-007.. - View image in PDF
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THE RIGHT HON. LORD TWEEDMOUTH, FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, IN THE CHAIE.
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Moved by The Chairman.
Seconded by the Plight Hon. The EARL PERCY, M.P.
That the Annual...
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CAPTAIN His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF YORK, B.N., K.G., IN THE CHAIR.
Moved by Capt. H.R.H. The DUKE OF YORK, E.N., KG.
Seconded by His Grace The DUKE OF NORFOLK, KG., Postmaster- General.
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