LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

LOWESTOFT, the most easterly point of these Islands, and consequently the nearest to the coast of our enemy, has had since the outbreak of the War more services to its credit than any other Life-boat Station in the United Kingdom, the boat...

Ranugate, Kent.—During a strong S.S.W. gale on the 17th February the fishing-vessel Iris of Lowestoft, carrying a crew of three hands, stranded in Pegwell Bay. Information that the vessel was in danger reached Ramsgate at 11.45 A.M., and the...

To become a fully competent lifesaver, crew members need to develop a wide range of skills. The RNLI has developed a Competence Based Training system that helps crew members acquire these skills and maintain them through lifeboat station...

Contents Notes of the Quarter by the Editor Burtonia; Largest Lifeboat Flotilla; Bristol and Ship Owners; Onedin Line; Support from Sport 199 XLIII Annual General Meeting 201 Number 449 „ . r . Naming Ceremonies .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 206...

Launches 42 Lives rescued 16 APRIL 1ST. - NEWBIGGIN, NORTHUMAPRIL BERLAND. At 1.40 in the afternoon the coastguard reported that the local fishing coble Fisher Lass was overdue. There was a dense fog, and a heavy swell was breaking on the...

Celebrating the RNLI family, past and present

Next generation join dads on Douglas crew

Douglas Lifeboat Station, Isle of Man, has a history of lifeboating families. Sir William Hillary, who founded the...

To Mr. GEORGE COCKSHOTT, Honorary Secre- tary of the Southport Branch, a Gold Pendant and a Kecord of Thanks, in recog- nition of his long services in connexion with the Life-boat Station at Southport, which has now been closed.

A selection of lifeboat services from around the country Wells East Division Three saved .from stranded vessel Aservice to a fishing vessel in gale force winds, darkness, shallow water and heavy breaking seas has earned Wells lifeboat...