LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Shamrock
AUGUST 31ST. - LLANDUDNO, CAERNARVONSHIRE.
During the afternoon news was received that a rowing boat was showing signals of distress a mile east of Colwyn Bay Pier, and that no motor boat was available there. A strong S.W....
A Motor Launch and a Cabin Cruiser
ESCORT AND TOW FOR TWO BOATS Llandudno, Caernarvonshire. At nine o'clock on Monday the 5th of August, 1963, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a motor launch with two people on board which had put out to tow in a cabin...
The Fishing Trawlers Perseverance, and the Ellen and Ann
LLANDUDNO.—The Sunlight No. 1 Lifeboat, manned by its efficient crew, rendered its first service in saving life during the heavy gale which prevailed along the coast on the 7th October. Early that morning two fishing trawlers from Hoylake,...
Service Awards
Awards to coxswains, crew members and shore helpers The following people were awarded certificates of service on their retirement in 2000.
* denotes coxswain Names in italic have served at least 30 years Names in blue have...
Category: Awards
In their element
Surfing is often a way of life for those brought up by the sea. It’s also become a tool for lifesaving. Claire Vandvik finds out about the joys and the dangers of the waves
Surfers were once dismissed as beach bums but now...
Category: Articles
Monty's Marine life
Diver, journalist and DIY convert Monty Halls tells Rory Stamp why he chose the simple life – and why he will always be grateful to the RNLI
When I step into Monty’s small Bristol office, I’m confronted with a toothy grin...
Category: Articles
C.E. 100
FISHING BOAT OVERDUE Portrush, Co. Antrim. At 6.55 a.m.
on I4th July, 1964, the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a Portstewart fishing boat was two hours overdue.
There was a choppy sea with...
Realf (2)
New Brighton, Cheshire; Beaumaris, and Moelfre, Anglesey ; Lytham-St. Annes, Lancashire ; and Llandudno, Caernarvonshire.
—25th February. Early in the morning the tanker Realf, of London, which was bound for Liverpool, in...
Summary of the Meetings of the Committee
THURSDAY, 6th September, 1894.
Sir EDWARD BIRKBECK, Bart., V.P., in the Chair.
Read and confirmed the Minutes of the previous Meeting.
Also read those of the Finance and Corre-...
Category: Committee
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DECEMBER 14TH. - PORT ASKAIG, ARGYLLSHIRE. Rockets had been seen, but nothing was found. - Rewards, £21 3s. 6d.