LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Michael Lenegham BEM
Michael Lenegham BEM, coxswain of Newcastle, Co. Down lifeboat for 26 years and a lifeboatman for more than 40 years. He served as second coxwain from 1950 until 1961 before taking over as coxwain, having first joined the crew in 1946, aged...
Category: Obituaries
Near Left
Near left. D class inflatables, and the smaller Y class carried aboard the 52ft and 54ft Arun class, in the workshops.Inset. Fitters work on the 40hp Mariner outboards for the D class boats in the outboard workshop.. - View image in PDF
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The 50Ft Thames Lifeboat Like May's Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit
The 50ft Thames lifeboat, like May's Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit, is designed with a substantial watertight deckhouse to give her a righting capability. On her righting trials, once the strop is released she comes upright, shaking off... - View image in PDF
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Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove's 37ft 6in Rather class lifeboat, Diana White, searches off Land's End after four schoolboys were swept from the cliffs on May 6, 1985. photograph by courtesy of Daily Mail. - View image in PDF
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During a Visit to Islay on July Hrh the Duke of Kent President of the Institution With Coxswain Alistair Campbell on the Flying Bridge Brings In the 50Ft Thames Class Lifeboat Helmut Schroder Of
During a visit to Islay on July, HRH The Duke of Kent, President of the Institution, with Coxswain Alistair Campbell on the flying bridge, brings in the 50ft Thames class lifeboat Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit. photograph by courtesy of... - View image in PDF
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Trevor England Joined Padstow Lifeboat Crew In 1957 He Became Second Coxswain/Assistant Motor Mechanic In 1970 and Was Appointed Coxswain In 1978 In 1977 He Was Awarded the Silver Me
Trevor England joined Padstow lifeboat crew in 1957, he became second coxswain/assistant motor mechanic in 1970 and was appointed coxswain in 1978. In 1977 he was awarded the silver medal and in 1979 a bar to his silver medal.. - View image in PDF
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George Leith,
George Leith, coxswain of Lerwick lifeboat from 1969 to 1979. He joined the crew in 1949 and served as bowman from 1954 until his appointment as coxswain in 1969. He was awarded a Silver medal in 1972..
Category: Obituaries
Richard (Dick) Walsh,
Richard (Dick) Walsh, coxswain of Rosslare Harbour lifeboat from 1946 to 1974. He joined the ere w in 1938 and was bowman until 1941, then second coxswain from 1941 to 1946. He was awarded the Silver Medal in 1954..
Category: Obituaries
I Had Loads Of Fun Taking Photos Of Paddington While On Holiday In Italy
Dear Editor I had loads of fun taking photos of Paddington while on holiday in Italy – although others on the beach thought me a little ‘eccentric’ to say the least. Best regards Mick Parker Competition Winner. - View image in PDF
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A Boat (4)
JUNE 12TH. - TORBAY, DEVON. A small boat had capsized, but a motor boat rescued the crew. A donation and a letter of thanks were received in gratitude for the launching of the life-boat.-Rewards, £2 16s..