Sponsored walks are common enough these days but the 15th Long Eaton Venture Scout unit, in Nottinghamshire, decided to bring some water into the proceedings—by holding a sponsored row on 5th July, 1969. The proceeds were divided between the...
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A new fish quay development was the catalyst for Tynemouth's new facilities. The derelict East Jetty was repiled and re-decked to provide this boathouse and davit for the D class and an afloat berth for the all-weather... - View image in PDF
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The RNLI prides itself on a long lifesaving tradition but, in order to save more lives, it is alert to changes in how people use the sea
People still go to sea for a living. But by the year...
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Aberdovey, Gwynedd Atlantic21: May 3 Abersoch, Gwynedd Relief Atlantic 21: April 10, 11 and May 13 Aberystwyth, Dyfed Relief D class inflatable: April 8 and May 4 Aldeburgh, Suffolk 42ft Beach: March 28 D class inflatable: March 28 Amble,...
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Demonstrations included the capsize and righting of the RNLI's Atlantic 21 ILB. A British crew righted the boat first and then, after being instructed in the righting drill by Mike Butler of the RNLI Cowes base, a Dutch crew took over... - View image in PDF
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THURSDAY, 3rd January, 1881.
Colonel FiTzROY CLAYTON, in the Chair.
Read and approved the Minutes of the pre- vious meeting, and those of the Finance and Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward Sub-...
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When Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, named a new lifeboat at Ramsgate on Friday 16 July, it was an historic occasion in more ways than one. This was the first time that a lifeboat was named in honour of a...
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Portaferry, May 9, 1987 There was a large gathering for the naming ceremony and service of dedication of the new Portaferry Atlantic 21 lifeboat Blue Peter V. The occasion included the official opening of the new boathouse, made possible...
Category: Inaugurations
Royal National Lifeboat Institution Contents Volume 52 Number 520 Chairman: MICHAEL VERNON Director and Secretary: LT CDR BRIAN MILES RD FNI RNR Editor: MIKE FLOYD Assistant Editor: CLAIRE JUDD Editorial Assistant: MARY GYOPARI...
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How even a non-swimmer can save someone from drowning I wish to join Shoreline, enclosed is my cheque for: (Please tick appropriate box) An "Off Shore" Member (annual subscription £3 including journal).
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