LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Chuckles from the 1930s
Thirty odd years ago it was my duty and my privilege to act as escort to Sir Godfrey Baring, K.B.E., then Chairman of the Royal National Life-boat Institution, on his frequent visits to the North West District and, at a later period, to...
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How Selling Souvenirs and Gifts Buys Lifeboats
THE RNLI has been selling souvenirs for well over half a century. The word 'souvenir' indicates what the main purpose originally was.
Small items which were expected to appeal to visitors to lifeboat houses were put...
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Resolutions Passed at the Annual General Meeting for 1899
THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF DEBBY, K.G., G.C.B., IN THE CHAIR.
Moved by The Eight Hon. The I as well as by the numerous " Life- EARL OF DEBBY, KG., G.C.B.
Seconded by The Hon. W. F. D. SMITH, M.P.<...
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Royal National Life-Boat Institution, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck
ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.
PATRONESS.
HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE...
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Twickenham and District Branch Held a 'Thank Yon Evening' for All Their Friends and Helpers at the British Motor Yacht Club Last November After a Cheese Salad And
Twickenham and District Branch held a 'Thank Yon Evening' for all their friends and helpers at the British Motor Yacht Club last November. After a cheese salad and wine supper came entertainment by international cabaret artists Joy... - View image in PDF
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Municipal General Insurance Ltd
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You won't just be getting a better deal in motor insurance with a MOTORPLUS policy. 10% of your premium will be contributed to the RNLI...
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H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, K.G.
THE LIFE-BOAT FLEET Motor Life-boats, 121 :: Pulling & Sailing Life-boats, 53 LIVES RESCUED from the foundation of the Institution in 1824 to May 31st, 1934 63,663 H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G.
Presidential...
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The Duke Coming Ashore from the 52Ft Arun Lifeboat Arun at Barry Dock
The Duke coming ashore from the 52ft Arun lifeboat Arun at Barry Dock. - View image in PDF
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I had little chance
Brian O’Carroll and his sister Kate were sailing a dinghy off County Wicklow when they capsized. Here, in Brian's own words, is their story.
We were making good speed towards Mizen Head and had intended to round it and...
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The Annual Meetings 1982
The 168th Annual General Meeting of the RNLI was held in what has become its traditional venue - the Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's South Bank - on the morning of Tuesday 19 May, 1992. The weather, however, was far from the traditional...
Category: Meetings