The same life-boat, on the 2nd January, 1868, was again called into requisition:— About 7 P.M. of that day, the steam-tug Swan, which was towing the sloop Industry and the schooner Mulgrave into Whitby harbour, struck against the pier, in...
Weymouth, Dorset.—At 10.45 on the morning of the 1st of September, 1956, the Wyke Regis coastguard telephoned that a small fishing boat had engine trouble a quarter of a mile west of Portland Bill. At 10.55 the life-boat William and Clara...
The Mincing Lane was also launched at 9.15 A.M. on the 2nd of May, to the assistance of two large decked fishingboats, the Excelsior and the Pilgrim, which were in danger during a heavy sea and a dense fog. The Life-boat pulled out about a...
Flying the RNLI flag Three members of Port Talbot lifeboat crew represented the Institution at the Annual National Service for Seafarers at St Pauls Cathedral on 19 October 1994.
Ronald Jones, Peter Thomas and Robert Parker...
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Long lost Barometer I have a small item in my possession which may be of interest to someone, somewhere.
Towards the end of the 1950s, I was on holiday in Folkestone, Kent and picked up, half buried in the shingle, what...
Category: Correspondence
At the back are Dame Margaret Lloyd George, G.B.E., and Mr. J. E. Greaves, Lord Lieutenant of Caernarvonshire. - View image in PDF
On the right of Mr. Lloyd George is Mr. W. T. Davtes, the Hon. Secretary. (See page 564.). - View image in PDF
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Walmer, Kent.—At 5.18 A.M. on the 18th January, 1939, a message was received from the Deal coastguard that flares had been seen about six miles south-east from Ramsgate. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, with a heavy sea and squalls of rain....
Right: Up to the middle 1930s families 'sailed' in this way to Kilnsea for a spot of relaxation. - View image in PDF
by courtesy of 'Sun', 'Yorkshire Post' and Topical Press Agency. - View image in PDF
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Coxswain Joseph Mercer of Walmer died on the 5th of January, 1961, at the age of 80. He was coxswain from 1935 to 1945, having previously served for eight years as second coxswain. He was award- ed the bronze medal for gallantry for the...
Category: Obituaries
For which Rewards were given at the February, March and April Meetings of the Committee of Management.
Bridlington, Yorkshire. — At about 7 A.M. on the morning of the llth January a man was badly injured on board the...
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