On deck and below, every piece of equipment is provided with its own place and with fastenings to keep it secure, even if the lifeboat is capsized. Fig. 2 (above): A drogue lashed down in its housing on the after deck of a Rather, and . .... - View image in PDF
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Mrs Joan Field, president of Bridlington lifeboat luncheon club from 1981 to 1984. Mrs Field had been a member of the club since the 1960s and she had served as assistant honorary secretary from 1976 to 1977, speaker secretary from 1977 to...
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Clothes from Nowadays and Rodgersport were on display at Stranraer guild's fashion show in April. The show was held at Stranraer Academy and was attended by a large and appreciative audience. The evening was a great success, raising... - View image in PDF
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Dr A. Wattison, chairman of Anstruther station branch. He was honorary medical adviser at Anstruther for over 25 years, being awarded the Scottish Council Record of Thanks. Dr Wattison became chairman of the branch in 1982..
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December 1998 Alfred Thomas 'Alf Pavey, Coxswain of Weymouth lifeboat.
Alf was on the Weymouth lifeboat crew for 31 years, of which he served as Coxswain for over 17 years. He was awarded the Bronze medal in... - View image in PDF
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Above - voluntary worker Richard Seeker receives a Gold Badge from the Prince.',!, Rmai in recognition of all /n",v efforts mi he half of i he Lewisham hiani-h. Mr Seeker has worked tirelessly in- the branch treasurer since... - View image in PDF
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June 1998 Mr R. M. Addison QBE, RNLI Life Vice President. Mr Addison joined the Committee of Management m 1983 and was appointed a vice president in 1996 and life vice president in 1997. In addition, he also served on the Fundraising...
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Atlantic 75 Bob Turnbull 'The speed's good for a fast response. - View image in PDF
It's great in the shallows. It's got fantastic towing power.' Phil Mace, Mechanic, Ramsgate. - View image in PDF
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A determined Kathleen Miller (below) raised £1,300 for Middleton branch when she climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge in February. After a briefing and a practice ladder climb, Kathleen embarked on the two hour climb and found it... - View image in PDF
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JULY 23RD. - EYEMOUTH, BERWICKSHIRE.
A raft with two boys on board was drifting seawards., but one of the boys succeeded in swimming ashore. The other was drowned, and his body recovered by a boat. - Rewards, £10 11s....