LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

MR. L. W. B. TEELING, M.P. for Brighton, asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the coming closing down of the Royal Naval Air Station at Ford, and of the Royal Air Force Station, Tangmere, ceasing to be operational, he would discuss...

The Editor, the Life-boat.

Dear Sir, On reading the March issue of the Journal of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution I was perfectly thrilled with your article on the fiftieth anniversary in the history of...

from page 19 modern lifeboat engines, so that they will continue to operate normally after a capsize. Access is by watertight hatches and ample ventilation trunks keep the engine room unusually cool; these trunks go right down to the bottom...

UNDER the above designation, a " life-boat," or what would be more correctly termed a life-raft, has been constructed by two public- spirited gentlemen, the Messrs. RICHARDSON, of Aber Hirnant, Bala, North Wales, and navigated from...

 Both crew gallantry and supporter dedication were celebrated at the RNLI’s Annual Presentation of Awards at London’s Barbican Centre on 27 May. Guest of Honour this year was HRH Prince Michael of...

Take a voyage into the briny blue from the comfort of your armchair, whether you’re yearning for adventure or looking to brush up on your nautical knowledge

Lighthouses: Beacons of the Sea
by David Ross

I was interested to read your article ‘Wind power in Shetland’. At a time when wind power, in the form of a proposed 150-turbine wind farm in Shetland, is the subject of much debate, I believe that smaller units to make individual operations...

You receive a letter from the RNLI, you open it and see ‘Invitation to attend a Special Visitor Day in Poole’. What should you do? Cancel, postpone or decline any other event on that same date! Why? So that you can experience a truly...