Plymouth, Devon.—The German Schooner Erna, belonging to Bremen, drove ashore on Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound on the night of the 21st February, during a S.S.E. gale which at times attained the violence of a hurricane. The vessel...
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(Left to right: Mr. T. W. Gomm, Honorary Secretary; Mrs. Gomm; the Mayor of Deal; the Town Clerk of Deal.). - View image in PDF
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Who are these heros? I thought this photograph (right) might be of interest to readers - it was taken by me when I visited Honfleur, Normandy in June this year. My recognition is not all that good but is she an old Watson lifeboat? There was...
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In complete contrast to the usual image of the be whiskered sea-dog lifeboat man Little and Broad Haven's D class inflatable now has three young ladies in their twenties as part of the crew.
AH three joined the crew of... - View image in PDF
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Maritime England A YEAR-LONG celebration of the sea is planned for Maritime England 1982 by the English Tourist Board. There may be as many as 2,000 special events put on in different parts of the country for the pleasure of visitors from...
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Rotary Service, the 50ft Thames relief lifeboat on temporary duty at Falmouth, at sea in easterly storm force winds when, on February 19, she stood by the Indian cargo ship State of Kerala/or nearly four hours awaiting the arrival of a... - View image in PDF
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At their Army Air Day 1973 last July at their base in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, the Army Air Corps raised more than £2,000 for the RNLI. The money is to be used at the inshore lifeboat station, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. In appreciation... - View image in PDF
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With members of Toe H manning the Life-boat and members of the British Legion collecting.. - View image in PDF
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As we go to press we are enabled to state that Life-boat Flag Day held throughout London on the 19th May was a great success, in spite of the fact that, unfortunately, the Y.M.C.A. had held their Hut Day on the 16th.
It is...
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Royal National Life-Boat Institution.
{Incorporated by Royal Charter.*) Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
Patroness—HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN.
President—THE EIGHT HON....
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