Pigeons are helping the R.N.L.I. For in July the Northern Centres Charity Championship—a 400-mile race from Rennes, France—was held in aid of the life-boat service. Mr. Brian Whittle, of Ashton-in- Makerfield, secretary of the Western Centre... - View image in PDF
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FAMILY PARTY ADRIFT IN A GALE Llandudno, Caernarvonshire.—On the morning of the 15th of November, 1947, a north-westerly gale was blowing, with a very rough sea, and at 10.30 the coastguard reported a vessel...
The following drawings show the general outline and principal fittings of the different types of Life-boats used in the Institution's service. Figure 1 gives the profile or broadside view. Fig. 2 the " plan " or deck view. Fig....
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THE Gold Medal of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, which is a much- coveted distinction, only bestowed for deeds of exceptional valour, was awarded in April to the REVEREND JOHN M. O'SHEA, parish priest of Ardmore, Co. Waterford...
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By VIOLET GLOAG (12J) Ann Street School, Dundee.
What are the Qualities which make a Good Life-boatman ? ONE of the most essential noble qualities that make a good life-boatman is that of bravery. His is not the bravery...
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by courtesy of the Post Office Interior of the main operating room at the Post Office coast radio station, North Foreland.. - View image in PDF
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THOSE who receive THE LIFE-BOAT do so, in the main, for services rendered to the R.N.L.I., as crew members, branch officials, members of the YLA or in other capacities. Our appeal for national membership is not therefore addressed to...
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For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
(.Incorporated try Royal Charter.') FOUNDED IN 1824.— SUPPORTED SOLELY BY VOLUNTARY CONTRTBUTIONS.
PATRONESS.
Her Most Gracious Majesty...
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When sisters Emily and Lydia visited Newborough Beach in north Wales on a blustery February day, they had no idea they’d end their trip on Trearddur Bay’s lifeboat
Getting cut off by the tide is an incredibly easy mistake...
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