LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
143 Medals for Gallantry.
In thirty months of war the Institution has awarded to- lite-boatmen 143 ajedals for gallantry, aad life-boatmen have also wen the Distinguished S*rvie» Med*i, the British Empire Medal aad the George Medal..
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Two Fishing Boats
On the 16th April, two fishing-boats belonging to this place were seen in distress some distance off the shore during squally weather. The Southwold life-boat went out to their help, and afterwards brought both boats, with their crews,...
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A Fishing Boat (3)
Sunderland, Co. Durham.—23rd November, 1937. Anxiety had been felt for an overdue fishing boat, but she made Seaham.-—Rewards, £7 15*. 6d..
A Vessel (7)
Nov. 7TH. - HOLY ISLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND.
A vessel had gone ashore, but she refloated without help and went on her way. - Rewards, £15 7s. 6d..
A Trawler (1)
JANUARY 29TH. - BARROW, LANCASHIRE.
A trawler had gone aground, but she refloated and did not need help.- Rewards, £4 19s. 6d..
A Beadnell Fishing Boat
NOVEMBER 11TH. - NORTH SUNDERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND. A Beadnell fishing boat had not returned when darkness fell, but she got in unaided.- Rewards, £19 11s. 6d..
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APRIL 26TH. - ARRANMORE, CO. DONEGAL.
An aeroplane had been reported to be in difficulties, but she reached her base.- Rewards, £5 15s. 6d..
A Steamer (4)
FEBRUARY 11TH. - THURSO, CAITHNESS- SHIRE. A steamer’s engine had failed but she was able to go on slowly, and needed not a life-boat, but tugs. - Rewards, £24 16s. 6d..
A Trawler
NOVEMBER 2OTH. - DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN. A trawler had been reported on fire, but she was towed to Leith by a tug.- Rewards, £22 9s. 6d..