LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Record of the Branches
The 20 Branches with the Highest Collection.
WE publish below a table showing the twenty Branches which made the largest contributions to the Institution during the Branch financial year ending 30th September,...
Category: Branches
An Aeroplane (1)
Dungeness, Kent, and Hastings, Sussex.
—15th September, 1938. A steamer had reported that an aeroplane had come down in the sea, but nothing could be found.—Rewards: Dungeness,.
Hebe, of Rotterdam
Ramsgate, Kent.—20th April. The motor vessel Hebe, of Rotterdam, had grounded on the Goodwin Sands, but got off when the tide rose.—Rewards, £5 8s..
None (8)
Hythe, Kent.—4th September. A bather in difficulties was picked up and artificial respiration was applied, but the man could not be revived.— Rewards, £10 19s. 6d..
Hastings - Mersey Class Sealink Endeavour
Deck chair weather for the guests at the naming of the Mersey class Sealink Endeavour by HRH The Duke of Kent at Hastings on 21 September. (Photo Tony Denton). - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Liana
SEPT. 16TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. The Italian steamer Liana had been seen aground near the Goodwin Knoll, but by the time the life-boat arrived she had refloated. - Rewards, £5 3s..
A Warship
Nov. 13TH. - MARGATE, KENT. A warship had been damaged by enemy action, but she was able to go on under her own power.
- Rewards, £8 9s..
Tina Primo
MARCH 18TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. The Italian steamer Tina Primo sank afterstriking a mine, but other vessels, which were nearby, took off the crew. - Rewards, £11 14s. 9d..
A Vessel (15)
APRIL 26TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A vessel had been reported aground on the Goodwin Sands, but was found to be afloat and anchored close to the sands. - Rewards, £5 3s..
An Aeroplane (20)
MAY 26TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. It had been reported that an aeroplane had come down into the sea, but the life-boat’s help was not needed. - Rewards, £9 1s..