LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

New Quay, Cardiganshire. At 1.34 p.m. on 8th September, 1965, a report was received that a boat had capsized between New Quay and Aberaeron. It was known that a small lobster boat was still at sea, although there was a strong northeasterly...

Plymouth, Devon - At 8.50 p.m. on 16th April, 1966, the naval authorities informed the honorary secretary that a red distress signal had been sighted due east of Penlee, near Renny Rocks. It was confirmed that the casualty was a yacht, and...

Modern epoxy adhesives secure and waterproof the three skins of this 20-footer replacing calico, white lead paint and copper rivets of the old methods.. - View image in PDF

A hot nourishing meal whatever the emergency HOTCAN, the unique selfheating meal can be prepared and eaten hot anywhere, even on the high seas.

It's the ultimate convenience meal. No preparation, no external heat source...

Small boat, big record A weekend in August saw an event with a difference - a 24-hour sponsored sail organised by the Conisbrough and Hemsworth model boat clubs to see how far a model boat could travel in the time.

A new... - View image in PDF

Cyril Richards who was an honorary member of the Hornchurch and Rainham branch. He joined the branch in 1962 and became vice-chairman in 1973 until 1983 when he resigned due to ill health..

Blue Peter III was one of four D class inflatables which were funded by the TV program 'Blue Peter1 in the 1960s and subsequently replaced in 1972 and 1984 after further appeals.

The class was developed in 1963 after... - View image in PDF

Mrs Pleydell-Bouverie, mother of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu; president of the Lymington ladies lifeboat guild. Mrs Pleydell-Bouverie joined the branch in 1986..