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The Life-Boat
The following figures show the general form, the nature of the fittings, and air-chambers of one of these boats, 33 feet in length and 8 feet in breadth. In figs. 1 and 2, the elevation and deck plans, the general exterior form of the boat...
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The Life-Boat
The following figures show the general form, the nature of the fittings and air-chambers of one of these boats, 33 feet in length and 8 feet in breadth. In figs. 1 and 2, the elevation and deck plans, the general exterior form of the boat is...
Category: Articles
Rescued Sailors Being Landed from the New Brighton Life-Boat In June, 1966, After Two Dinghies Had Overturned In Rock Channel Off Wallasey
Rescued Sailors Being Landed From The New Brighton Life-Boat In June 1966 After Two Dinghies Had Overturned In Rock Channel Off Wallasey See Page 226. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Below: the Brand New Kippford Boathouse
Below: The brand new Kippford boathouse is a converted residential home.. - View image in PDF
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Books
• The first lifeboat in the Penzance area was built in 1803 to Henry Greathead's design, purchased by local subscription and a donation from Lloyd's.
Unfortunately, the early initiative faded and the boat was sold...
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After the Naming Ceremonv Hrh the Princess of Wales Inspected Barmouth's New 37Ft 6In Rother Lifeboat
After the naming ceremonv HRH The Princess of Wales inspected Barmouth's new 37ft 6in Rother lifeboat which bears her name. With Her Royal Highness is Vice- Admiral Sir Peter Compston, a deputy chairman of the Institution, and behind... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
A Fishing Boat
17th Octo- ber. A fishing boat was wrecked on Portmadoc Bar, and before the life- boat could reach her the crew of two had been swept away and drowned.— Rewards, £7 16*. 6d..
Services of the Life-Boats of the National Life-Boat Institution During January and February 1879
NEWHAVEN.—On the 3rd January last, a dismasted vessel having been seen off the harbour, the Life-boat Michael Henry pro- ceeded out to her. The wind was blowing moderately from W.S.W. and a heavy sea was running. On arriving at the vessel it...
Category: Services
Two Gallant Life-Boat Rescues
DURING the last days of 1917 the Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-Naze Life-boats performed two splendid ser- vices, well worthy of the traditions of the Royal National Life-Boat Institu- tion, and resulting in the rescue of no less than 115...
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