LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
None (1)
The Humber, Yorkshire.—26th March, 1939. Rockets had been reported seven miles N.E. of Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast, but nothing could be found.—Permanent paid crew: Rewards, 9s..
A Raft (1)
Portpatrick, Wigtownshire. — 30th April, 1939. A child had drifted away from Girvan on a raft, but was drowned before help could arrive.—Rewards, £4 10s. 6d..
A Boat
Lowestoft, Suffolk.—17th May. A boat belonging to a Government ship engaged on survey work had got into difficulties, but a fishing boat took her in tow.—Rewards, £14 10s..
A Motor Fishing Boat
Tynemouth, Northumberland. — 27th October, 1937. A motor fishing boatwas in difficulties owing to an engine breakdown, but another fishing boat went to her help.—Rewards, £17 14s..
A Yacht (2)
Dungeness, Kent. — 13th December, 1937. A yacht had been reported in distress and drove ashore. Her crew were rescued by the coastguard rocket life - saving appliances. —• Rewards, £16 14*. 6d..
None (6)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk. — 19th January, 1938. A white rocket had been reported, but no trace of any vessel in need of help could be found.—Rewards, £44 12s..
A Cutter Yacht (1)
Dover, and Hythe, Kent.—18th May, 1938. A cutter yacht had got intodifficulties, but she reached Dover unaided.—Rewards: Dover, Partly permanent paid crew, £5 12s. Gd; Hythe, £18 Os. 6d..
Baron of Vigo
Courtmacsherry Harbour, Co. Cork.— 24th June, 1938. The Spanish steam trawler Baron of Vigo had run ashore near the Old Head of Kinsale, but got help from another trawler.—Rewards, £11 8s..
Towing In a Barge
The CUcton-ori'Sea life-boat bringing in the barge Audrey on 31st July, This photograph was taken from the air. (See next page.). - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
A Barge
llth July. A barge's sails had been damaged by a squall, but the master was able to go on without help.—Rewards, £14 15s. Qd..