LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

The following coxswains, members of lifeboat crews and shore helpers were awarded certificates of service on their retirement and, in addition, those entitled to them by the Institution's regulations, were awarded a annuity, gratuity or...

The lifeboat was in Preston Docklands Marina dressed overall for the occasion (below) (photos Jeff Morris). - View image in PDF

Whitby, Yorkshire. On the after- noon of the 22nd of January, 1959, the coxswain was informed that four local fishing boats were still at sea. As there was a big fresh coming down the river and a strong northerly wind was blowing, it was...

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire August 24 Aldeburgh, Suffolk August 2 Amble, Northumberland June 26 and July 1 Angle, Dyfed June 23, July 11 and 31 Anstruther, Fife July 2 Arklow, Co. Wicklow July 25, 29 and August 11 Arranmore, Co. Donegal June 23,...

Length 17m (55ft 9in) Beam 5.5m (18ft) Displacement 37.5 tonnes Speed 25 knots Range 250 n. miles Crew 6 Construction FRC. - View image in PDF

Lifeboat stations around the coast are subject to immense wear and tear from the launch and recovery of lifeboats and exposure to the elements. If lifeboats are to remain operational their boathouses and slipways must, however, be kept in a...

Scarborough, Yorkshire. — On the morning of the 8th of January, 1956, anxiety was felt for the safety of the local fishing boat Pilot Me II, as the weather was worsening. The life-boat crew assembled, but at 6.30 the coast- guard rang...

The Annual Report of the Institution for 1929 will be issued shortly after the Annual Meeting of the Governors on 11th April, and we publish the following article in the hope that many of those who have in the past considered the Annual...