LOWESTOFT | 6 JUNE
After a Dutch yachtsman failed to reach his destination and days of radio silence passed, a Coastguard aircraft spotted him drifting 14 miles off Lowestoft. Coxswain John Fox launched with his fellow crew...
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Lives saved.
Ada, ketch, of Gloucester—stood by vessel.
Admiral, smack, of Lowestoft (also saved a dog and a cat) ... 9 Algethi, steamer, of Sborebam— rendered assistance.
Annie,...
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THE RNLI ACCOUNTS for 1984 have yet to be completed, but they are likely to show that during the year at least £21 million has been raised. This figure reflects not only the tremendous efforts of the branches and guilds but also the...
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Thursday, 5th December, 1861. THOMAS CHAPHAN, Esq., F.B.S., V.P., in the Chair.
Head and approved the Minutes of the previous Meeting, and those of the Finance, Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward...
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THE Maud Smith award for the bravest act of life-saving by a member of a life-boat crew in 1958 has been won by Motor Mechanic Michael Peters of St. Ives for the rescue of a party who were marooned in a cave on the 9th of August, 1958. A...
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Eastern Division Atlantic 21 escort IN HIS CAPACITY as harbour master, Helmsman Roger Trigg of Southwold lifeboat station heard at 1625 on Friday January 16 that MFV Concord, a 35ft 6in ex-Liverpool class lifeboat, had broken down...
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Olympic duty is not a new thing for the RNLI. Volunteer crew from around the UK and RoI gave vital support to Olympians taking part in the 2012 Games. Three extra lifeboats were used as safety cover during the sailing events, while Weymouth...
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The Berth Is Now Operational Again (pictured). - View image in PDF
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RescUe Here is just a handful of incidents from around the uK and Roi to give an insight into the thousands of lifeboat rescues carried out each year. see pages 20–27 for rescues marked and page 13 for a roundup of lifeguard activity....
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Crew overboard during yacht rescue The Thanks of the Institution on Vellum has been awarded to helmsman Duane Brown of Walmer lifeboat after the rescue of three Belgians from their yacht Josse,aground on the Goodwin Sands, in strong winds...