LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

From the painting by Mr. Charles Dixon, R.I., presented by the artist to the Institution..

MY theme is a very old one Yet one that's ever new, 'Tis about those sturdy heroes The gallant life-boat crew.

Each year they add fresh laurels To their glorious scroll of fame; Their daring deeds are known to all...

Coxswain Derek Scott, B.E.M., of the Mumbles life-boat, receiving a bar to his silver medal from the Duke of Kent, President of the R.N.L.I. at the annual meeting in London on 18th May.. - View image in PDF

For the hard-pressed citizens of 1940s Europe, the truth of the slogan ‘waste not, want not’ was proven every day. In 2010, the message is being embraced anew by the RNLI to help it meet its responsibilities and to stretch donations ever...

O There cannot be many works of fiction based on the lifeboat service and of these few are likely to ring true to the men who man the boats. Although the majority of people would say that they are well acquainted with the RNLI, its lifeboats...

Helmsman Ian McDowell of the St.

Bees Atlantic 21 lifeboat, joined the crew in 1975.

He was awarded the Institution's Bronze Medal for his leadership, skill and courage when the St. Bees' C class... - View image in PDF

When six teenagers fished into the early hours of a Summer morning, they suddenly became caught themselves

The group, aged 14–16, began night fishing from disused oyster beds at the north end of Langstone Harbour,...

Salcombe's Life-Boat The Baltic Exchange at Anchor In Salcombe River When Called Out Her Crew Go To Her By Motor Boat. - View image in PDF