LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
62 Lives Rescued
The London motor vessel Tapti, wrecked in the Outer Hebrides (See page 161). - View image in PDF
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Lottery
There was a family atmosphere at the draw of the 35th national lottery on October 31, 1986. The draw was made in front of staff and supporters by the reigning Miss Bournemouth, Celia Williams (pictured right), whose other claim to fame is... - View image in PDF
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Thrills, Spills and Women Drivers
Nearly 50 women drivers proved they were just as good as the boys when they competed in a off-road driving day in May that raised £4,000 for the lifeboats. The challenging event.
organised by RNLI North West office and... - View image in PDF
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River Tay
NOVEMBER 30TH. - TOBERMORY, ARGYLLSHIRE.
At 1.30 in the morning, a telephone message came from Kyle that a vessel was ashore on the Morven Coast opposite Craignure. A strong north-west wind was blowing, with a heavy swell...
The Admiralty L.C.T.711 and Her Consort, L.C.T.723
DECEMBER 22ND. - WEYMOUTH, DORSET.
At 4.55 in the afternoon the Portland Bill coastguard telephoned that a red distress signal had been seen a mile north of the Shambles Light-vessel. A strong southsouth- west wind was...
Mary Rose, of Brixham
Weymouth, Dorset.—At 7.26 on the morning of the 21st of August, 1956, the Wyke Regis coastguard reported that a small yacht was waving a flag two miles south-west of Wyke look- out hut. The life-boat William and Clara Ryland was launched at...
Rnli News
AGM 1986. Governors please note The RNLI's annual meetings for 1986 will take place on Tuesday May 13 at the South Bank, London. The governor's annual general meeting will be held in the Queen Elizabeth Hall at 11.30 am and the...
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On January 25 (L to R) Major-General Ralph Farrant Chairman of the Committee of Management Received on Behalf of the Institution from Mr Stavros C Roussos the Gr
On January 25 (I. to r.), Major-General Ralph Farrant, Chairman of the Committee of Management, received on behalf of the Institution from Mr Stavros C. Roussos, the Greek Ambassador, a gold medal and certificate to commemorate the 150th... - View image in PDF
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WHAT'S ON
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FASHION SHOW
Helensburgh sailing club, Argyll and...
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New Equipment
• There is a range of Avon yachting clothing available (see below). While extremely functional the garments are still smart, are supple for greater comfort and they can be dry cleaned. Lightweight and medium weight garments are available and...
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