LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

THE town of Ramsgate has decided, in celebration of the jubilee of its incor- poration as a borough, to apply for the grant of supports to the borough arms. After consulting with Sir Gerald Wollaston, M.V.O., Garter King of Arms, she has...

The Story of the Barmouth Lifeboats by Jeff Morris A recent addition to the series of comprehensive booklets from the prolific Honorary Archivist of the Lifeboat Enthusiasts Society, this time chronicling the history of Barmouth's...

PADSTOW.—-On the 13th Jan. 1894, the Life-boat Arab rendered assistance to the ketch St. Petroc, of Padstow. The master of the vessel was in need of the services of more men or of a tug, but only a small tug was available and it was...

Although there was a damp and misty start to the day it did not deter about 5,000 people from joining in the fun at last autumn's annual Hartlepool harbour fete, which is organised by the local branch and its many friends. The highlight...

Pilgrimage to Barmouth My wife-and I return home to America tomorrow and take pleasure in sending you a traveller's cheque for £50.

With it we extend our grateful thanks for the kindness and hospitality which you...

Lifeboats in the South Seas - in TongaJust before Christmas, Swanage lifeboat station received news of their old lifeboat, Thomas Markby, which served at the station from 1928 to 1949.

The letter came from the Kingdom of...

MEENLARAGH, Co. DONEGAL. At about four in the afternoon of 7th March, 1942, the motor boat Pride of Drumcliffe, with a crew of six men, was returning to the mainland with mails from Tory Island. As she got near the island in Innishbofin Bay,...

Mrs Vera Buckley, souvenir secretary of Marsden ladies' guild since 1986. She served as vice chairman from 1982 to 1986 and was awarded a Silver badge in 1994..