Minehead lifeboat men a 'tremendous help' during floods The crew of Minehead's lifeboats and the station's shore helpers all came in for praise when some of the worst storms in living memory battered the north Somerset town...
When Leeds ladies' luncheon club celebrated its 21st anniversary last October the oldest member, 92-year-old Mrs Rose Skelton, cut the birthday cake; it was later sold at lOp per portion, raising £5.50.
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PORTPATRICK, January 8, 1988: with her propeller fouled by her fishing gear, MFV Dumnonia was drifting on to a lee shore, four miles away in a force 8 gale and in darkness. Portpatrick's 48ft 6in Solent class lifeboat Douglas Carrie... - View image in PDF
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Poole - home of RNLI Headquarters - boasts the second largest natural harbour in the world. The station's lifeboats are situated off the quay - just by Poole lifting bridge, shown up in the main photo, on the crown of the... - View image in PDF
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The following RNLI supporters, volunteers and staff have sadly passed away: Mrs Iris M Brookes MBE -fundraiser Mr Brian Caunter -Torbay lifeboat station Assistant Mechanic 1975-2001 Mr Charles R Chatterton - Horton and Port Eynon branch...
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In this issue he reaches the most westerly station in England and shapes a course back up the coast to the north..Since dropping anchor in Fowey and rushing back for the ILF conference and the 175th celebrations in Poole so much has happened...
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The History of the North Deal Walmer and Kingsdowne Lifeboats by Jeff Morris published by the author at £2.50 (including post and packing)A new book by this prolific chronicler of lifeboats station histories - this time covering three...
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Stranded horses towed to safetyFour horses were spotted without riders on the East Winner Bank just off the west end of Hayling Island, Hampshire in July 2003. With dusk approaching and a rising tide, there was concern for the safety of both...
Fishermen taken off THE COXSWAIN of Angle lifeboat was informed at 0007 on Friday December 1, 1978, that the 39ft fishing boat Cairnsmore, on passage to Scotland, was in trouble five miles south west of the Hats and Barrels. Maroons were...
Contents 0 0 ,82 Lifeboat Services 184 XL VIII LongService Awards 191 40J The naming Of the 37ft 6in Rother lifeboat RNLB Princess of Wales by HRH The Princess of Wales 192 Eleven Years On . . . a look at the Atlantic 21 rigid inflatable...
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