WHITE FLAG FLYING Sheringham, Norfolk. At 11.10 a.m.
on ist September, 1964, a member of the life-boat crew reported that a crab boat was flying a white flag off Weybourne, apparently hi difficulties. There was a moderate...
Humber, Yorkshire - At 9.30 a.m.
on 19th October, 1966, news was received that a member of the crew of the Dowsing lightvessel required to be taken ashore for medical treatment. As there was no urgency it was decided to...
THE hundred and eleventh annual meeting of the governors of the Institution was held at the Central Hall, Westminster, at 3 P.M. on Friday, 5th April.
Sir Godfrey Baring, Bt., chairman of the Institution, presided,...
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The following drawings show the general outline and principal fittings of a 34 feet by 7i feet self-righting boat. Figure 1 gives the profile or broadside view, the shaded part showing that devoted to the air-cases, which give extra buoyancy...
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THE 37-feet life-boat, which is described in detail on page 91, adds one more development to an impressive list of major improvements in the design and construction of life-boats and life-saving equipment in the past six or seven...
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Ho ! build the Life-boat, heart and hand ; Quick ! ake the many- voiced command ! The black-winged tempest downward dips, Like death, on night-bewildered ships.
Let wrinkled age and valiant youth Close rib it as with ribs...
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Inset- The Red Arrows take time out of their busy schedule to put on a stunning display.. - View image in PDF
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The media team Television, radio and newspapers allow the RNLI to speak to the public and this can enhance public perception, attract new supporters and reinforce current support. The RNLI employs a small team who regularly communicate with...
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The St Davids Lifeboat crew (l-r): Robin Copley, David John, Michael Phillips, Roland Bateman, Malcolm Gray, jestyn Martin and Nicholas Phillips. - View image in PDF
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