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2013: what a difference
Supporters and volunteers from around the UK and Republic of Ireland headed to London for our AGM and Annual Presentation of Awards in May. The awardees included artist Tracey Emin (pictured right). See page 21 for more on a special day that...
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Pluto and another Steamer
JANUARY 23RD. - NORTH SUNDERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND. The Norwegian steamer Pluto and another steamer had been mined, but fishing boats nearby picked up the crews of both steamers. - Rewards, £14 18s.
(See North...
A British Halifax Bombing Aeroplane
DECEMBER 11TH. - FILEY, YORK-SHIRE. A British Halifax bombing aeroplane had crashed into the sea, but her crew were saved by a Filey fishing boat. - Rewards, £24 4s. 6d.
(See Filey, “ Services by Shore-boats,” 1943,...
An Aeroplane (100)
JULY 4TH . - ANSTRUTHER, FIFESHIRE.
An aeroplane had come down in the sea, but her crew were rescued by another boat. - Rewards, £5 19s.
(See Crail, “Services by Shore-boats,” page 99.).
Rescue
Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards carry out thousands of rescues every year (see launches on page 32). Here are just some of those caught on camera, and see the list below for more reports:
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Agen
On the 14th of January, 1952, the Walmer life-boat rescued the crew of 38 of the French steamer Agen, of La Rochelle. For a full account of this service, and the rewards, see page 317..
On the Goodwin Sands
The Walmer life-boat and wrecks of American ships. - View image in PDF
(See page 333). - View image in PDF
From a photograph by Mr. Amos Burg, of Portland, Oregan, U.S.A.. - View image in PDF
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Gourdon, Kincardineshire. — 17th December, 1938. A rocket had been seen; but it was learned later that there was no vessel in distress.—Rewards, vellum and monetary awards amounting to £40 11*. 7d.
(For a full account...
Yana
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. - On 16th October, the life-boat Sir Geoffrey Baring rescued eight people from the catamaran Yana for which special awards were granted. A full account of tliis service appears on page 7..
Razani
Galway Bay.-On 25th October, 1967, the coxswain and crew boarded the life-boat Mabel Marion Thompson, under very severe weather conditions, to go to the help of the motor vessel Razani for which special awards were granted. A full account of...