LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
A Small Fishing Boat
Weymouth, Dorset.—On the morning of the 31st October it was learned that a man in a small fishing boat was trying, unsuccessfully, to make harbour.
A whole north-easterly gale was blowing, with a very rough...
A Motor Boat (2)
Appledore, Devonshire. — 4th September, 1939. A motor boat had been reported on fire, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £7 17s. 9d..
A Steamer (3)
Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. — 9th •February. A steamer had grounded outside Aberdovey bar, but got off unaided.—-Rewards, £30 10s. 9d..
A Cargo Steamer
8th June. A cargo steamer had stranded but got off and went on her way.—Rewards, £13 17s. 6d..
A Steamer (2)
22nd Novem- ber. A steamer had grounded on the Outer Gabbard Sand, but refloated and went on her way.—Rewards, £28 8s..
A Motor Trawler
On the 26th of November, 1954, the Valentia, Co. Kerry, life-boat put out in a whole north-westerly gale to go to the help of a motor trawler. The next day, with the help of a fishing boat, the life-boat succeeded in towing the trawler from...
A Speed Boat
SPEED BOAT TAKEN IN TOW Donaghadee, Co. Down. At 2.28 on the afternoon of the 26th May, 1963, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a flashing light had been seen north-east of Orlock Head. The life-boat Sir Samuel Kelly put...
A Sailing Boat (1)
APRIL 5TH. - SALCOMBE, DEVON. A small sailing boat was out in rough weather, but did not need help.-Rewards, £4 10s. 6d..
A Longshore Rowing Boat
NOVEMBER 17TH. - GREAT YARMOUTH AND GORLESTON. At 12.20 in the afternoon the coastguard reported that a longshore rowing boat was having difficulty in making the harbour. A fresh southerly gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor...
A Naval Tug
NOVEMBER 26TH. - STORNOWAY, ISLAND OF LEWIS. A naval tug had gone ashore, but refloated. - Rewards , £6 13s..