LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Mr. Henry W. 'swank' Davies
One of the R.N.L.I.'s most famous life-boat mechanics, Mr. Henry W. 'Swank' Davies, of Cromer, died in January. As mechanic, it was his work with the engines which enabled some of the daring manoeuvres to be attempted— and made...
Category: Obituaries
The German Fisheries Cruiser Frithjof
Tynemouth, Northumberland. At 5.25 on the afternoon of the 5th August, 1961, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that the German fisheries cruiser Frithjof had asked for the life-boat to land a British trawler- hand who was...
The International Life-Boat Fleet on the Thames
The International Life-Boat Fleet on the Thames. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The International Life-Boat Conference on the Seine
The International Life-Boat Conference on the Seine. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
On Board a North Sea Trawler In the Gales
On Board A North Sea Trawler In The Gales. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Prince George on Board the Newhaven Life-Boat
Prince George On Board The Newhaven Life-Boat. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
In the January Gales on the Yorkshire Coast
In The January Gales on the Yorkshire Coast. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Win a Trip for Two on the Orient-Express
Photos: Venice Simplon Orient- Ex press. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Atlantic on the Other End of the Tow Line!
Atlantic On The Other End Of The Tow Line!. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
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MARCH 30TH. - ILFRACOMBE, DEVON.
Lights had been reported, but as they were thought to come from a naval vessel, and not to be distress signals, the life-boat was recalled. - Rewards. £20 18s..