LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

Cdr P Fletcher RN Rtd, founder member, box secretary and former chairman of Wargrave branch. He was awarded a certificate of thanks in 1985..

The splendid 81 Ib sturgeon who let himself be caught to raise money for the RNLI at Billingsgate Market's open dav last ear.

Portered here by Bill Ruth, the sturgeon was bought by London wholesaler, Leslie Steadman,... - View image in PDF

Thursday, llth Sept., 1862.—Capt. Sir EDWARD PERROTT, Bart., V.P., in the Chair.

Bead and approved the Minutes of the previous Meeting, and those of the Finance, and Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward Sub-Committees.<...

Deeds of Covenant Thanks to the members who signed the deed of covenant in the Autumn 1993 issue of THE LIFEBOAT a total of 998 new covenants were received, resulting in an extra income of £5,600pa. If you missed the opportunity to...

Five Hartlepool men, who between them have served the RNLI for more than 100 years, were presented with awards for long service by Guy Flatten (former deputy divisional inspector for the North) on 30 January.

The awardees,... - View image in PDF

SOME day I hope to be able to give a | full account of all the doings of the' members of the Staff who have been, and are, serving in arms in the struggle in which we are engaged. It will prove interesting reading, for men who had been...

OCTOBER 8TH. - GOURDON, KINCARDINESHIRE.

At 8.8 P.M. the London fish c a r r i e r B e l l o n a I I , bound from Hull to Iceland, was bombed by a German aeroplane and set on fire when about four and a half miles E.S.E. of...

Central and Outer London.

BEXLEY HEATH.—Rummage sale, whist drive, and dance, attended by the Mayor and Mayoress, all arranged by the Ladies' Lifeboat Guild. The Guild has adopted the lifeboat crew at the Dungeness...