LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Coxswain Robert Maiden of Hartlepool (East Division)
Coxswain Robert Maiden of Hartlepool (East Division) joined the lifeboat crew in 1961, and was bowman from 1966 to 1967.
He was second coxswain from 1967 until 1968 when the station closed, but in 1976, when it re-opened,... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Vacuum Reflex
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Station Invitation
While on a visit to the Republic of Ireland, RNLI supporter Bill Rogerson and his daughter Alison, who is crew member of Trearddur Bay lifeboat, met the honorary secretary of Skerries lifeboat station, Sam Shiels. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Mrs W Waring Jp,
September Mrs W Waring JP, Castleford ladies lifeboat guild secretary from 1962 until her death.
Mrs Waring was awarded the silver badge in 1997 and the gold badge in 1987.
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Category: Obituaries
Willie Young,
Willie Young, former Troon coxswain from 1960 until 1968. Willie joined the crew in 1954 and was bowman in 1995 and 2nd coxswain from 1955 until 1960. He received the coxswain's certificate of service, leaver's letter of thanks and...
Category: Obituaries
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Dinwiddie,
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Dinwiddie, former chairman of the Kippford branch. Lt Col Dinwiddie was a keen yachtsman and served as branch chairman for 10 years. The Kippford station received a donation of £1,047 from a collection held at...
Category: Obituaries
In Celebration
Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries. Are you looking for an imaginative and inspirational gift for these celebrations? Instead of giving presents to people for their special occasions have you ever thought of donating some money to your... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
A Naming Ceremony With a Difference
Barrow lifeboat Crew Member Dave Kell, a roofer, and his wife Samantha were delighted to christen their baby son, Jake, born 20 March 2002 at a private ceremony on the deck of the James Bibbyal Barrow lifeboat station.. - View image in PDF
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Ron Graham,
Ron Graham, Manhood branch president from 1996 until his death.
He joined the branch in 1977 and served had served as lifeboat day organiser, honorary treasurer and chairman, Mr Graham recieved the Silver badge in 1988..<...
Category: Obituaries
Aberdeen Double
Mother nature was kind enough to give Aberdeen a break in its run of bad weather on 17 October, to allow the gathered crowds to enjoy the opening of station's new boathouse and naming ceremony of its new inshore lifeboat, Margaret... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs