LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Below - Have Plans for a New Class of Inshore Lifeboat Been Leaked
Below - Have plans for a new class of inshore lifeboat been leaked from the RNLI's technical office? No. this is nineyear- old Donald Morris with his entry for the Sturminster Newton Carnival. The lifeboat float was built by Donald and... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Flying Lessons
Following the announcement in the winter issue of The Lifeboat, the RNLI has started testing a 7.6m (25ft) hovercraft to assess its potential as a new rescue vehicle. The six-sealer craft is being tested in Poole harbour over a variety of... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The Boys' Brigade
An honorary Record of Thanks was presented to The Boys' Brigade in recognition of all their support of the RNLI, including their ambitious fundraising appeal for the millennium year; Lifeboats for 2000. Collecting the award was David... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Group Captain G. Griffith,
Group Captain G. Griffith, secretary of Ruthin branch. Group Captain Griffith became secretary of the branch soon after joining in 1968 - he relinquished the position in 1987 but remained on the committee. He was awarded a Silver badge in...
Category: Obituaries
Cyril Sidney Williams,
Cyril Sidney Williams, former coxswain/mechanic of the Walmer lifeboat. Cyril was appointed assistant mechanic of the Walmer lifeboat in 1970 and became second coxswain/mechanic in 1974. He was appointed coxswain/mechanic in 1982, a position...
Category: Obituaries
Pile of Pennies
Pile of pennies Jeff and Tina Kelly, proprietors of The Albert in Llandudno invited customers to donate to their lifeboat penny pile. The pile, which was demolished in July by Llandudno lifeboat crew members, raised £325 for lifeboat... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Anniversary Supper
Blue Peter I crew past and present: (left to right) Peter Cheney, station branch chairman and original station honorary secretary; with original crew members, John Pe/ham, Roy Cole and George Moore: Gerry Prest (centre), fundraising branch... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Margaret and Matthew
Barry Dock's temporary Arun class lifeboat, Margaret Frances Love (above left), visits Bristol during sea trials to accompany the replica ship, Matthew, on the start of her journey out of the Bristol Channel.. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Barking for Brass
Cuchulainn the Irish Wolfhound and owner Julie Burden, are keen collectors on Peel branch flag day. When Julie, whose husband is a crew member of Peel lifeboat, invites members of the public to contribute no one ever refuses - Cuchulainn... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Mrs Dorothy Ewart,
Mrs Dorothy Ewart, vice president of the Dover ladies lifeboat guild from 1981 until her death in her 97th year. Mrs Ewart was a vice chairman from 1965 to 1974 and chairman from 1974 to 1981. She was awarded the silver badge in...
Category: Obituaries