The severe conditions under which lifeboat engines operate caused some problems on Type's fitted with a modified version of their engines. A solution has been found and trials are under way.. - View image in PDF
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April 1998 Bob Vowles, St Peter Port lifeboat station mechanic. He also served at the station as assistant mechanic and a crew member.
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Lousie (second from left), joined by sisters Rosie and Theresa, hands over a cheque to Ronnie Campbell chairman of the Ross of Mull branch as proud dad, Trevor, looks on.. - View image in PDF
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AGED 60? HOMEOWNER? I enjoy a more prosperous retirement Ex-Service man makes the most of his retirement years with an equity release scheme Flying for the first time into the airfield he had helped to build whilst serving in Burma during...
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Every booking benefits the RNLI OCEAN CRUISE COLLECTION On Board The MV Van Gogh I Madeira & Canary Islands Sunshine Cruise 12 Days from Departs October 2004 and April 2005 from Falmouth Ports of call: La Coruna, Casablanca, Lanzarote,...
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Jennifer, age seven, from Liversidge sent in a photo of her on the day she took a trip on an out-of-service lifeboat in Whit by. - View image in PDF
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Coxswain/mechanic Richard Constantine brings Scarborough's Mersey class lifeboat in stern first through heavy seas on one of eight attempts to get close enough to the sea wall. Photo Scarborough Evening News. - View image in PDF
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William Pirie, coxswain of Whitehills lifeboat from 1957 to 1969. He joined the crew as bowman in 1949 and was second coxswain from 1952 until his appointment as coxswain..
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Brian Fell, chairman of Hinckley branch from 1980 to 1995 and honorary secretary from 1975 to 1980. A founder member of the branch he was awarded a Silver badge in 1991..
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AUGUST 20TH. - MARYPORT, CUMBERLAND.
A bombing aeroplane had crashed into the sea, but only wreckage and a rubber dinghy were seen. - Rewards, £10 0S. 6d..