LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Elizabeth Miller, of Thurso and Matilda Calder
On the 26th February this life-boat also went to the assistance of the schooners Elizabeth Miller, of Thurso, and Matilda Colder, of Findhorn, which were in distress during a heavy gale. The crews, consisting of 12 men, were brought ashore...
The Storeyard's Children's Party
Two hundred and thirty children were entertained at this, the fourth Christmas party, given by the staff at th Storeyard .it Poplar, with the help of *he staff at Headquarters, to poor children of the district. In addition i was given, at... - View image in PDF
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Mrs Edith Greig 94 Years Old
Mrs Edith Greig, 94 years old, has collected for the lifeboats every year since World War I and on March 10 helped Mexborough and District guild collect £731 on its flag day; she was 'on the job' from 9am to 4pm. A holder of the... - View image in PDF
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Rosemary, Hilda II, Betty Sheader and Premier
COBLES ESCORTED AS GALE SPRINGS UP Scarborough, Yorkshire. On the 18th January, 1963, the weather deteriorated rapidly, and as several local fishing boats were at sea the honorary secretary gave permission for the life-boat to be launched....
A Fishing Boat and a Dinghy
MARCH 27TH. - TORBAY, DEVON. A vessel coming in reported that she had found a small fishing boat and a dinghy with no one on board, and the life-boat made a wide search for her crew, but found nothing.- Rewards, £4 5s..
Awards to Coxswains Crews and Shore Helpers
Awards to Coxswains, Crews and Shore Helpers The following coxswains, members of lifeboat crews and shore helpers were awarded certificates of service on their retirement and, in addition, those entitled to them by the Institution's...
Category: Awards
Anna Precht
On the 18th September Caister supplied another stir- ring story of the sea, and while there is unfortunately some loss of life to record, the Life-boatmen, the men who " never turn back," have performed a fine rescue of...
Liseta and The American Steamer Ranci Vigo
FEBRUARY 15TH. - MARGATE, KENT.
The Dutch tanker Liseta had been torpedoed, but the survivors of her crew were picked up by an escort vessel. A boat from the American steamer Ranci Vigo was found broken down, and was towed...
The S.S. Salmoor and a Ship's Boat
STEAMSHIP ASHORE At 2 a.m. the following day the coastguard told the honorary secretary that a vessel appeared to have come ashore on the corner of the breakwater. The vessel, the s.s. Salmoor, was awaiting help from the local tug but at...
Eric Tevison, a Medical Student of Wanstead, and Jennifer Jackson of Chigwell Cycled By Tandem from John O''Groats to Lands End to Raise Funds for the RNLI In 'The
Eric Tevison, a medical student of Wanstead, and Jennifer Jackson of Chigwell cycled by tandem from John O''Groats to Lands End to raise funds for the RNLI in 'The Year of the Lifeboat'.
Despite high winds,... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs