LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

A new 37-foot Oakley life-boat now under construction, which is to be stationed at Ilfracombe, North Devon, will bear the name "Lloyd's" in recognition of the financial support given every year by members of Lloyd's to the...

Dinghy and motorboat SHOREHAM HARBOUR ILB launched at 1519 on Tuesday, May 27, two minutes after the honorary secretary had been informed by the Coastguard that a dinghy had capsized one mile off Lancing. The sea was smooth with strong north...

Someone who remains nameless sent this photograph in to the offices of the Lifeboat We've been looking for an excuse to use the picture as it shows Humber lifeboat crew over 30 years ago - including a one Brian Bevan (circled) who looks... - View image in PDF

Pictured is Peel's Lifeboat Princess for 1999, Zara Sweeney, and her attendants (left to right) Toni Biggane, Rachel Warburton and Natasha Le Moignan. The girls recieved second prize at the Peel carnival in August when their float was... - View image in PDF

JUNE 12TH. - TORBAY, DEVON. A small boat had capsized, but a motor boat rescued the crew. A donation and a letter of thanks were received in gratitude for the launching of the life-boat.-Rewards, £2 16s..

JULY 3RD. - TORBAY, DEVON. A small motor yacht had caught fire, but another yacht rescued the only person on board. A donation was received in gratitude for the launching of the life-boat.-Rewards, £2 16s..

Thomas S WyPlie, former chairman of the Troon station branch.

Tom was also secretary of the Dunoon branch for many years and was awarded the gold badge m 1991..

The D class lifeboat is named in memory of Ken and Mary Stansfield and was handed over by their grandson Toby Stansfield.

Also present were the Stansfield's two sons, who had flown in from Dorset and Maryland, USA, to... - View image in PDF