Charles Byrne, coxswain of Wicklow lifeboat from 1968 to 1976. Having joined the crew prior to 1932 he served as assistant mechanic from 1950 to 1953 and as second coxswain from 1953 to 1968..
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David Geldart, station honorary secretary of Hoylake lifeboat from 1980 to 1985 and from 1961 to 1968. He also served as the deputy launching authority from 1971 to 1979..
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Lifeboat coffers were boosted by almost £23,000 during Hoylake lifeboat station's open days which were held over the August Bank Holiday.. - View image in PDF
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The Steward's yacht, trapped helplessly against the side of (he ferry, starts to tip over as the lifeboat hurries to get there in time.. - View image in PDF
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Tim Hall of Bishop Skinner Marine insurance brokers, who have added to seven years of valuable contributions with their latest sponsorship of the RNLI's Sea Safety: the complete guide (see page 8). - View image in PDF
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DECEMBER 14TH. - BARRA ISLAND, HEBRIDES. An unknown vessel was repor- ted to be drifting eighteen miles S.W. of Barra Head, but nothing could be found.- Rewards, £14 4s. 6d..
APRIL. 23RD. - CLACTON - ON-SEA, AND WALTON AND FRINTON, ESSEX. An aeroplane had been reported down in the sea, but nothing was found. - Rewards : Clacton-on-Sea, £25 3s. ; Walton and Frinton,.
JULY 24TH. - ABERDEEN. A vessel had been reported ashore, but the life-boat was recalled as the coast had been patrolled and nothing had been seen. - Rewards, £6 17s. 6d..
FEBRUARY 14TH. - BUCKIE, BANFFSHIRE, AND CROMARTY. A British aeroplane had got into difficulties and her crew had baled out, but nothing was seen.- Rewards : Buckie, £11 8s. ; Cromarty, £4 15s..