LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

On the 26th October, 1859, the schooner Orientdtt, of Lancaster, having lost her sails, was driven ashore near Rhyl. The tubular life-boat stationed at that place was quickly launched, and, through a terrific sea, took off the crew of 6...

THERE'S a brave and gallant host Worthy of Britannia's boast, Lions of our sea-girt coast When there's danger on the sea.

Midst the tempest's blaze and blare, Thunder roll and lightning glare, They have...

Kevin Walker, one of the younger members of Galtres Forest branch, recently presented a cheque for £207 to Teesmouth lifeboat station. Kevin, pictured handing the cheque over to coxswain Peter Race, raised the money by completing a 25... - View image in PDF

P*OR those who wish permanently to benefit what must necessarily be a permanent Work of Humanity.

I give and bequeath to the Royal National Life-boat Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, London,...

A message by telephone was received from the North Hasborough Light-vessel stating that a vessel was in need of assistance on the morning of the 5th June.

The. weather was. foggy, the sea was very heavy and a moderate gale...

On the night of the I 24th January the ketch Queen Victoria, of I Lynn, was wrecked near the entrance of Sunderland harbour, during a strong ! breeze at N.W. That vessel had come to an anchor while on a voyage from Lynn...

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.

Founded in 1824.—Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.

PATRONESS—HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

1965 month January February March April May June July August September October November December Number of times life-boats called out on service 1965 63 38 54 90 72 98 104 179 1 02 76 104 58 1,038 Lives saved by life-boats 1965 30 4 36 77...