THOSE who read of the naming ceremonies of life-boats, but have not been present at one, may be interested to read also the service with which, before she is named, every life-boat is solemnly dedicated to her work. This service is used by...
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North Sunderland, Northumberland.— 25th July, 1938. A yacht had been reported overdue and a long search was made, without result. Later a fishing boat picked up the yacht and brought her in.—Rewards, £19 lls..
The media team Television, radio and newspapers allow the RNLI to speak to the public and this can enhance public perception, attract new supporters and reinforce current support. The RNLI employs a small team who regularly communicate with...
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(right) David Jones, divisional organiser (north west) introduced members of Fleetwood and Thornton Cleveleys ladies' guilds to the Duke of Kent, who also met the crew and their wives and branch officials. - View image in PDF
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Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—At 2.15 in the morning of the 17th of November, 1948, the pier head coastguard reported that the S.S. Nordic Queen was ap- proaching Southend and wanted to land ten survivors whom she had picked up from the Dutch...
The requisite qualities of a life-boatman's life- belt are—
1. Sufficient extra-buoyancy to support a man heavily clothed, with his head and shoulders above the water, or to enable him to support another person besides...
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17th August.
A yacht had been seen in a dangerous position, but made harbour unaided.— Rewards, £4 4s..
JANUARY 11TH. - ARRANMORE, CO. DONEGAL. A steamer had been in collision, but she was taken in tow by a destroyer. - Rewards, £26 15s.
Lifeboat Services (from page 46) cruiser, carrying a crew of two, on passage from Christchurch to Torquay.
Her position at the time of interception was 7 nautical miles south east by south of the station on a bearing of...
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