LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
None (15)
Lowestoft, Suffolk.—27th September, 1938. Large patches of smoke had been reported, but no vessel in need of help could be found.—Rewards, £15 2s. 6d..
A Steamer (2)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—20th November, 1938. A steamer was flying the "Not under control" signal, but lowered the signal, and went on her way.—Rewards, £22 14*. 6d..
A Fishing Boat (7)
Blyth, Northumberland.—23rd December, 1938. Anxiety had been felt for a fishing boat, but she was found by the life-boat fishing, and in no need of help.—Rewards, £8 5*. Qd..
A Motor Boat (1)
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—18th June, 1939. A motor boat had been reported, showing distress signals, but nothing was found.—Rewards, £7 16s..
The Aberdeen Life-Boat In Tow
Both photographs were taken by Mr. J. P. Grant, inspector o{ machinery, from the fourth lifeboat in the convoy, the Lowestoft motor life-boat, on the passage from Ramsgate to Lowestoft.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
None (1)
Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.— 13th July, 1939. Signals of distress were heard, but the life-boat could find nothing.—Permanent paid crew: Rewards, £4 7s..
A Day's Gifts
IN one post the Institution received gifts of a pair of sea-boot stockings, a bag of corks, a jig-saw puzzle and a cheque for £1,000..
Category: Donations
A Motor Fishing Boat
Blyth, Northumberland.—4th Octo- ber, 1939. A motor fishing boat had shown distress signals, but was towed in by a tug.—Rewards, £6 7s. 6d.
A Small Boat
Margate, Kent.—3rd March. A small boat with two boys on board had been reported missing, but no trace of her could be found.—Rewards, £14 2s..
A Fishing Boat
Penlee, Cornwall.—25th March. The engine of a fishing boat had broken down, but the boat was towed in by another fishing boat. — Rewards, £21 8s..