LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Mary Anne
Plymouth, Devon. At 7.30 on the evening of the 3rd August, 1961, the coastguard informed the coxswain that a yacht near Mewstone had fired distress signals. At 7.44, when the life-boat Thomas Forehead and Mary Rowse was launched, a gentle...
The Array of Bottles and Other Prizes (Below)
The array of bottles and other prizes (below) proved an irresistible draw to those who bought a ticket in a raffle organised by Shoreline member John Regin of Ottershaw, Surrey. Ever since he joined Shoreline he has been planning a... - View image in PDF
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Speed Boats, Dinghies, Canoes, Yachts, Cabin Cruisers and a Trimaran
Poole is one of the RNLI's busiest lifeboat stations with a 'patch' which contains some of the best beaches on the South Coast and the world's second largest natural harbour. Although the harbour is sheltered, it is packed...
Buccaneer
SINKING CABIN CRUISER AND CREW SAVED Sheringham, Norfolk. At 4.45 on the afternoon of Thursday the 15th of August, 1963, the Cromer coastguard told the coxswain that a crab boat had taken a cabin cruiser in tow and might require assistance....
Services of the Life-Boats During the Storms of November and December, 1867
The following is a list of the services of the boats of the NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION during the recent heavy gales:— - ' NO. of Lives saved.
Nov. 16-17,1867.—The Manky Wood life-boat at Poole rescued the crew of...
Category: Services
The Costa Rican Tanker Aster and French Steamer Fauzon
Walmer, Kent.—About five o'clock on the afternoon of the 10th of January, 1953, shipping agents in Dover tele- phoned that a steamer was asking for help five miles east of the East Good- win lightvessel. At 5.15 the life-boat Charles...
(Left) Hm Coastguard Port Isaac Cliff Rescue Company (Including An Ilb Member Mid Right) and East Cornwall Mine Rescue Team All Working Together on the Cliff Haul
(Left) HM Coastguard, Port Isaac Cliff Rescue Company (including an ILB member, mid right) and East Cornwall Mine Rescue Team, all working together on the cliff, hauled five animals to safety . . .. - View image in PDF
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The Duchess of Kent and the Walmer Medallists
In the foreground, the Princess Alexandra and Lord Waverley; behind the Duchess, Colonel A. D. Burnett Brown, secretary of the Institution (See page 323). - View image in PDF
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Rye Harbour's Atlantic 75, Commander and Mrs Rodney Welts,
Rye Harbour's Atlantic 75, Commander and Mrs Rodney Welts, is caught on camera here while excercising off Hastings with a Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs