Injured seaman brought ashore by Scarborough D class Scarborough's D class inflatable was called on to land an injured seaman from a Dutch trawler on 10 August 1988.
Although winds were only light a thick fog reduced...
Man overboard The dangers of the sea were tragically demonstrated on 18 March 2006 when David Clear was washed off his yacht, Past Times, off St Aldhelm's Head near Swanage, Dorset. His inexperienced crew member made a Mayday call but...
JULY 23RD. - HOLYHEAD, ANGLESEY.
A small yacht had gone aground in a dangerous position, but she refloated with the rising tide. - Rewards, £7 10s..
MARCH 27TH. - PORT ST. MARY, ISLE OF MAN. A steamer had gone aground, but she refloated before the life-boat reached her and went on her way. - Rewards, £27..
OCTOBER 10TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A fishing boat had gone ashore, but she didnot need help and got off later in the day.
- Rewards, £7 18s..
Baltimore, Co. Cork.—27th October, 1939. A trawler was reported to be sounding her siren as if in distress, but two trawlers which the life-boat found were neither of them in need of help.—Rewards, £12 15s..
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While putting Lifeboat magazine together, we get to speak with some incredible people. They all say they’re just regular folk, but we know they’re achieving extraordinary things....
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THE R. N.L.I, this year is offering six attractive life-boat Christmas cards. Buying life-boat cards, calendars and gifts is an easy and effective way of helping the life-boat service.
Although an informative leaflet,...
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A Thames TV dinner to mark the 500th anniversary of 'This is Your Life' brought together five past and present lifeboatmen who have all been subjects of the programme.
The men, who between them have saved 1,589... - View image in PDF
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DECEMBER 3RD. - HELVICK HEAD, CO. WATERFORD. At 1 A.M. news was received that a motor fishing boat needed help about six miles S.E. of Helvick. A moderate S.W. breeze was blowing and the sea was choppy.
At 2 A.M. the motor...