LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The Sailing Barges May and Portlight
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—On the morn- ing of the 21st of February, 1955, it was thought that the sailing barges May. of Ipswich, and Portlight, of Harwich, each with a crew of two, were in a dangerous position because of the bad weather. They...
Life-Boat Days In 1941
So far 353 Branches have sent in the results of their flag days for this year.
In the whole of last year 771 days were held. These 353 days have raised £52,726.
That is £13,867 more than the same...
Category: Articles
A Boat and Margaret and Dennis
Tynemouth, Northumberland. On the afternoon of the 1st July, 1961, the life- boat Tynesider was launched to take out members of the Tynemouth and South Shields ladies' life-boat guilds.
After returning from the trip she...
Medallists of 1930-31
Front Row (left to right) : Coxswain Barnes, of Selsey and Bognor, Mrs. Polly Donkin, of Cullercoats, Coxswain Fenton, of St. Andrews, and Mr. John Cahill. of Tralee. Back Row : Coxswain Hood, of Hartlepool, Mr. J, J. Davies, Sen., Bowman of... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The Sand Barge Margaret G.
D class inflatable braves Force 10 and total darknessPaul Gilson, the helmsman of Southend-on-Sea's D class inflatable lifeboat has been awarded the Thanks of the Institution Inscribed on Vellum following a service on the night of 20/21...
Humber: Assistant Mechanic Ronald Sayers (R) and Crew Member Sydney Rollinson Tow Water Bowser Past Spot Where Road to Spurn Point Was Breached Piles Now
Humber: Assistant Mechanic Ronald Sayers (r.) and Crew Member Sydney Rollinson tow water bowser past spot where road to Spurn Point was breached. Piles now standing some 10 to 12 feet proud of sand were previously almost... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Life-Boats and Aeroplanes
DURING the month of October six Lifeboats were launched in response to signals which were believed to be from aeroplanes in distress. The story of their search shows the way in which the increasing traffic by air is adding to the duties of...
Category: Services
Sir Galahad Meet Sir Galahad
Tenby's 47ft Tyne class lifeboat RFA Sir Galahad returns to station after her visit to the new Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Galahad. (Photo courtesy Gareth Davies Photography). - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Awards to Coxswains and Life-Boatmen. Certificates of Service and Pensions
The COXSWAIN'S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, and a PENSION, have been awarded to: THOMAS CBOWLEY, 31J years coxswain and If years second coxswain of the Fenit life-boat.
WILLIAM LINKLATEB, 8 years coxswain and 9J years bowman...
Category: Awards
The Danish Motor Fishing Vessel Opal (1)
HUGE WAVE UPSET LIFE-BOAT ON the evening of 20th January last year the Danish motor fishing vessel Opal sailed from Buckle and set a course for the Fladden fishing grounds. At about 10.30 p.m. it was discovered that the engine room was...