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A Boat (1)
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. — 23rd July, 1939. News had been received that an up-turned boat could be seen on Stert Flats, apparently drifting out to sea, with two people clinging to her.
The boat, however, grounded on a...
Silver Medal for Norwegians
As reported in the June issue of THE LIFE-BOAT the Norsk Selskab til Skibbrudnes Redning - the Norwegian Life-boat Institution - is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month.
Commander F. R. H. Swann, R.N.V.R., a deputy...
Category: Medals
Presentation By Rear- Admiral Sir Edmund Irving a Vice-President of the Institution to Littlestoneon- Seu Ilb Crew of a Telescope Paid for By the Romney Marsh Ladies'
Presentation by Rear- Admiral Sir Edmund Irving, a vice-president of the Institution, to Littlestoneon- Seu ILB crew of a telescope paid for by the Romney Marsh ladies' darts league (see right). The league cup for 1977/78 was won by the... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Sprays of Flowers from Walmer Vice-Chairman Peter Broady (/) and Honorary Secretary Norman Cavell for Schermuly and Pains- Wessex Marchers (I to R) Barbara Ski
Sprays of flowers from Walmer vice-chairman, Peter Broady (/.), and honorary secretary, Norman Cavell, for Schermuly and Pains- Wessex marchers (I. to r.) Barbara Skinner, Petra Mercer, Sue Roberts, Debbie Groom and Evelyn Luff.
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Category: Photographs
With An Age Range of Six to Sixty
With an age range of six to sixty, sevenyear- old Joanna Lytholl was one of the youngest swimmers to take part in Long Stratton Swimming and Lifesaving Club's sponsored event which made £700 for the RNLI. Here Joanna receives her... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
A Sponsored Fin (Swimming With Flippers) By Castlereagh Sub-Aqua Club
A sponsored fin (swimming with flippers) by Castlereagh Sub-Aqua club produced £500 for Bangor branch.
John Houston, a member of the club, presented the cheque to Roger Killiner of Bangor lifeboat crew. A further £... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Imperial Interest:
Imperial interest: His Imperial Highness Prince Naruhito, grandson of the Emperor of Japan, paid a private visit in July to Moelfre lifeboat station on Anglesey. After meeting station and guild officials, the Prince was taken to sea in the... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Many a Slip: Members of the Kent Messenger
Many a slip: Members of the Kent Messenger Social Club heard to utter an oath had to pay for their slips of the tongue. A swear box behind the bar and raffles raised £500 for East Mailing branch and chairman of the Social Club Alan Mole... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Shield of Thanks
Gerry and Ingrid Stillman were presented with the Sue Curror memorial shield by Locks Heath and district branch recently, in recognition of all the hard work that they have done for the Institution over the years.
Gerry and... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
(Right) This Dramatic Shot, a 'Grab' from a Video
(right) This dramatic shot, a 'grab' from a video, shows the immense seas running as Signature enters Tynemouth Harbour. The pier visible in the photo is on the south side of the entrance, which is directly astern of the... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs