LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
A Boat
Station Name: Lifeboat: Date of Launch: Cause of Service: Weather: Visibility: Wind: Sea state: Swell: Tenby RFA Sir Galahad 26 June 1994 Vessel lost her rudder Rain Moderate South west Force 5 to 6 Rough Two metresI was told by the station...
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What a difference a year makes
‘As well as a constant resolution to save lives at sea, there has been constant evolution in how we do it,’ said RNLI Chairman Charles-Hunter Pease at our AGM on 22 May.
It was a day of looking...
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Ahoy there!
Q What do a gallantry medallist, a member of the Royal Family and a soap star have in common?
A They are all former members of Storm Force!
There’s one...
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Summer reads
Will you choose an adventure story to enjoy by the pool, or a handy guide to prepare for a sailing trip?
World Cruising Destinations:
An Inspirational Guide to All Sailing Destinations by Jimmy and Doina...
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Plymouth Boat Show
PLYMOUTH 1-10 QUEEN ATTERY The 1 st April, 1988, sees the opening of the most exciting Marine Event to be held in Plymouth since the Spanish Armada approached the shores of England.
The Plymouth Boat Show, a ten day Marine...
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Fishing Boats (1)
North Sunderland and Holy Island, Northumberland.—Four Beadnell fish- ing boats were overtaken by bad weather on the morning of the 30th October and made for home. The pulling and sailing life-boat Lizzie Porter was hauled on her carriage to...
Hagar
Barrow, Lancashire.—On the afternoon of the 17th February, 1938, the coastguard reported that a small boat was adrift abreast of Hilpsford Buoy, but that it was impossible to say if there was anyone on board. A N.E.
breeze...
Kushi
Hythe, Kent.—At about 5.30 P.M. on Sunday, 1st May, 1938, the Sandgate coastguard reported that a motor cruiser two miles S. by W.|W. from the life-boathouse appeared to be in trouble. The coxswain kept her under observation for some time...