LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
An Engraving By 'WWM'
An engraving by 'WWM', which first appeared in August 1871 showing a paddle steamer towing a lifeboat, went on to appear ten years later as the Ramsgate lifeboat at the wreck of the Indian Chief- an improbable scoop which was...
Category: Drawings
Commander H F P Grenfell Dsc
Commander H. F. P. Grenfell, DSC JP, a member of the Committee of Management from 1948. Commander Grenfell was made a vice-president of the Institution in 1961 and a life vicepresident in 1974. He also served on the boat and construction sub...
Category: Obituaries
John Dennison
A small ladies guild existed in Uckfield for almost 50 years before the branch was established six years ago. We are winning with a series of high profile events, though the branch was not responsible for causing the 2000 floods! - John... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Ernest and Mable at Weymouth
Ernest and Mable at Weymouth The C1.8m Severn class lifeboat has been named after the parents of the main donor, Miss Beryl Taylor of Surrey. Additional funding has been provided by a bequest from Eileen Cressy, a gift in memory of Chester... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
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Child resuscitated at Perran Sands Lucy A Beach Rescue lifeguard was patrolling between the red and yellow flags on a warm sunny day in Cornwall, when he spotted a woman waving frantically for help on the beach. Her young daughter had fallen...
Group Captain G. Griffith,
Group Captain G. Griffith, secretary of Ruthin branch. Group Captain Griffith became secretary of the branch soon after joining in 1968 - he relinquished the position in 1987 but remained on the committee. He was awarded a Silver badge in...
Category: Obituaries
High Seas...
More views of RNLJ lifeboat stations from the air.Hunting Aerofilms is offering copies of these photographs at well below normal rates - and donating 25% of the print price to the RNLI.
Prices 8in by Sin-£13.00, 10inby...
Category: Articles
Margaret and Matthew
Barry Dock's temporary Arun class lifeboat, Margaret Frances Love (above left), visits Bristol during sea trials to accompany the replica ship, Matthew, on the start of her journey out of the Bristol Channel.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
An Aeroplane (19)
MAY 19TH. - ST. DAVID’S, PEMBROKESHIRE.
An aeroplane had been reported down in the sea, but the life-boat, which had the honorary secretary, Dr. Joseph Soar, Mus.
Doc., on board as radio operator, found...
A Motor Torpedo Boat
JULY 25TH. - PORTHDINLLAEN, CAERNARVONSHIRE.
A motor torpedo boat had been reported in distress off Bardsey Island, but before the life-boat could reach the position she was recalled by wireless as the boat was safe. -...