MARCH 18TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. The Italian steamer Tina Primo sank afterstriking a mine, but other vessels, which were nearby, took off the crew. - Rewards, £11 14s. 9d..
APRIL 26TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A vessel had been reported aground on the Goodwin Sands, but was found to be afloat and anchored close to the sands. - Rewards, £5 3s..
MAY 26TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. It had been reported that an aeroplane had come down into the sea, but the life-boat’s help was not needed. - Rewards, £9 1s..
SEPTEMBER 15TH. - DUNBAR, EAST LOTHIAN. The motor vessel HaIland, of Copenhagen, had been bombed by German aeroplanes and sank within three minutes, but a patrol boat picked up the crew.- Rewards, £10 1s..
A Union Flag jacket was just the thing to make master of ceremonies, Steve Stanton, look the height of sartorial elegance. He wore jacket, made and donated by David and Jenny Ames of Bridlington. - View image in PDF
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In sensitive areas like Lyme Regis in Dorset (above) new boathouses have to reflect the character of the area. In others a simpler,. - View image in PDF
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Among the tens of thousands of visitors welcomed this summer by stations throughout the RNLI, there have been at least two who have caused heads to turn.. - View image in PDF
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Boston Spa ladies guild held an SOS Ball at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate on 27 February to celebrate the RNLI's anniversary.. - View image in PDF
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Barbara Robinson, waste recycling officer for West Somerset district council, came up with a novel fundraising idea which was both profitable to the RNLI and friendly to the environment.. - View image in PDF
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AUGUST 30TH. - THE HUMBER, YORKSHIRE.
A British Beaufighter aeroplane had crashed into the sea, but nothing could be found. - Paid permanent crew..