LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

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They don't take chances..

by Maggie Murray The four lifeboatmen who received their awards at the Festival Hall on 22 May.

From left to right: Coxswain David Kennett, Yarmouth; Helmsman David Steenvoorden, Cleethorpes; Coxswain Peter Race, Teesmouth... - View image in PDF

Mrs Edith Townend, founder member of the reformed Bridlington ladies' guild in 1946, she held continuous office and was vice president when she died. Mrs Townend was awarded a Silver badge in 1957, a Gold badge in 1968 and a bar to the...

A 37ft Oakley lifeboat, like Kilmore's Lady Murphy, is hauled over by crane for her righting trial; when she is upside down, the strop will be released. The Oakley's righting capability is given by a water transference... - View image in PDF

June, 1984 Robert John Gammon, motor mechanic of The Mumbles lifeboat from 1947 to 1971 after serving for three months as assistant motor mechanic. Mr Gammon was awarded the Royal Humane Society testimonial inscribed on vellum in...

No one is too sure why 13 sheep ended up on the cliffs just outside Fowey on 15 March this year, but a service to stand-by while a Coastguard cliff rescue team tried to extricate them ended up with some unusual 'survivors' in the... - View image in PDF

Mrs Meryl Taaffe, Vice President and Treasurer of Barmouth ladies lifeboat guild. She joined the branch in 1972 and had a stint as Secretary until 1992 when she became Vice President and Treasurer. She was awarded the Silver badge in... - View image in PDF

BEFORE YOU BUY OR RENEW YOUR PRIVATE EDICAL INSURANCE IT WILL PAY YOU TO READ THIS.

When you have cover with Exeter Friendly Society, we never increase your premiums simply because you get older*.

So the...