Hunstanton's Atlantic 21class lifeboat Spirit of America is capable of some 29 knots. Helmsman Alan Clarke said of her: 'Speed is one of her greatest assets and can be paramount in saving life - but she can only be driven as hard as... - View image in PDF
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MARCH 4TH. - ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK.
Four men had been reported to have baled out of a burning aeroplane before she crashed into the sea, but nothing was found. - Rewards, £43 13s..
FEBRUARY 7TH. - MOELFRE, ANGLESEY.
An aeroplane was reported to have fallen into the sea, but nothing was found, and it was thought that she had simply been flying very low. - Rewards, £12 13s. 6d..
AUGUST 11TH. - WEYMOUTH, DORSET.
An air battle had taken place during themorning, and the life-boat went out to search for aeroplanes down in Weymouth Bay, but she found nothing and was recalled by wireless. - Rewards,...
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Now a legend forever - Grace Darling faced a wild and furious sea to save...
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During a W.N.W. moderate gale on the 12th January a telephone message was re- ceived reporting that a ship was ashore near the Formby Lightvessel. The steam Life-boat Queen was despatched, and on proceeding alongside found the ship Kalliope...
27th December, 1933. A French trawler had stranded on the Black Middens, but was refloated by a tug.—Rewards £17 14s..
Awarded the silver medal for gallantry and a second-service clasp to it in 1937. - View image in PDF
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21st September.
Signals of distress from the Brake Sand reported. No vessel found.—Rewards, £10 6s..