Seaham, Co. Durham.—20th January.
The life-boat was called out to a stranded steamer, to which she had given help some days earlier, but found that this time her help was not needed.
—Rewards, £9...
(left) Barnett: length overall 52ft; beam 14ft; draught 4ft 6in; displacement 29 tons; maximum speed, 9 knots; range a! full speed, 350 nautical miles. The Barnett, introduced in 1950, has a crew of seven; she launches down a slipway or lies... - View image in PDF
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Mrs Eva Sugden at 107 years of age.
Mrs Sugden was a founder member of Spenborough ladies' guild in 1928 and for many years served as honorary secretary. She remained a member of the guild, taking great interest in all...
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DECEMBER 1991 Mrs Joan Jenkins, honorary secretary of Truro branch since 1972. Mrs Jenkins joined the committee in 1971 and from 1972 until her death served as joint honorary secretary with her husband. She was also souvenir secretary and...
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Mrs Joan Gibson, vice president of Llandudno ladies' guild since 1980. She first joined the committee in 1933 and was vice chairman from 1976-1980. Mrs Gibson was awarded a Silver badge in 1988..
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SEPT. 17TH. - TORBAY, DEVONSHIRE.
A motor boat, with ten passengers on board, had not returned and the life-boat put out to search for her, but she got in without help.- Rewards, £9 7s..
NOVEMBER 14TH. - THURSO, CAITHNESS- SHIRE. A steamer had called for help at night, but the life-boat could not find her, and it was learned later that she had been able to go slowly on her way. - Rewards, £18 9s..
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Walton and Frinton, Essex.—19th October, 1937. A Trinity vessel had reported a steamer aground two miles N.W. of the Kentish Knock Lightvessel, but she refloated and went on her way.—Rewards, £26 15*. 6d..
Donaghadee, Co. Down.—15th January, 1938. The Norwegian motor vessel Lilly I, of Bergen, appeared to be dragging her anchors, but she did not need help, and moved to a safer position.
—Rewards, £10 3s. 6d..