LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The Life-Boat Institution and Salvage of Property
IF any excuse were necessary for again reverting to this subject in these pages, it is assuredly to be found in its importance to all concerned, viz., the owners of ships and cargoes; the various marine insurance and salvage associations;...
Category: Articles
THE SALCOMBE CREW Above: The 15 crew of William and Emma.Photo: Fairweather
The 13 crew members who lost their lives
were: Sam Distin, Albert Distin, Peter Foale
Senior, Peter Foale Junior, William Foale,
James Canham, James Cove, Ashley Cook,
Frank Cudd, John Cudd,... - View image in PDF
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The French Motor Vessel St. Barbe
Shoreham Harbour, Sussex.—13th October. The French motor vessel St.
Barbe, of Treguier, signalled for medical aid, but it was found that she wanted pilot.—Rewards, £7 15s. 6d..
In September 1969 the RNLI Placed Its First Order for New Fast Boats to Be Built With Grp (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Hulls Known As the Mclachlan the Initial Batch W
In September, 1969, the R.N.L.I, placed its first order for new fast boats to be built with GRP (glass reinforced plastic) hulls. Known as the McLachlan, the initial batch was built by Messrs.
William Osborne Ltd. at... - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
The Inside of the Curragh
The inside of the curragh, showing its ribs of hazel stick, with the bark still on, tied together with string and bits of line, and covered with calico and tar. Mr. McFadden and Mr. Carr both received the Institution's thanks on vellum... - View image in PDF
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Royal National Life-Boat Institution
SUPPORTED SOLELY BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.
patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen
President—His Grace the DUKE OF NOBTHUMBERLAND, P.O., D.C.L, Chairman—EDWARD BIRKBECK, ESQ.. il.P.,...
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Milestone (L)' the Duke of Kent Meets Crew Members Who Had Themselves Built Their Boathouse; They Are Introduced By Senior Crew Member Henry Slade Photogra
milestone (/.).' The Duke of Kent meets crew members who had themselves built their boathouse; they are introduced by Senior Crew Member Henry Slade. - View image in PDF
photograph by courtesy of the Folkestone Herald. - View image in PDF
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Deck Plan of a Self-Righting Life-Boat of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution Showing the Manner In Which the Gear Is Stowed
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Category: Drawings
The Writing's on the Wall!
The RNLI's Operations Room needs your help - do you have any surplus 'Sasco' magnetic characters to spare?. - View image in PDF
Category: Photographs
Exe, of Exeter
During squally weather, on the 28th March, 1872, the barque Exe, of Exeter, went on the New- come Sand in a very dangerous position.
The Kessingland No. 1 Life-boat, the Bolton, was promptly launched to her as- sistance ;...