LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
People and Places
Lottery The RNLFs national lottery, which has so far raised more than £1 million for the Institution's funds, now has increased prize money on offer for the 20 winners of each quarter's draw.
The first prize...
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(Below) An Atlantic 21
(below) An Atlantic 21 lifeboat airborne in trials at the Shingle Bank off the Isle of Wight. The Atlantic 21 has enough speed, up to 30 knots, to run clear of unstable seas in shallow water or steer round breaking crests when going to... - View image in PDF
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Lifeboat Services
Three saved — • , — --. -—— from grounded yacht in rojjgh conditions The three crew members aboard St Bees' Atlantic earned a letter of thanks from Michael Vlasto the RNLI's Chief .of Operations following a difficult service to...
Category: Services
People and Places
Harold Harvey Former lifeboat inspector Harold Harvey, the holder of an RNLI Gold Medal for Gallantry, died on 23 August at the age of 71.
He had served the RNLI from 1952 until 1973 and won his Gold Medal for his actions...
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Accounts of Services by Life-boats (8)
SEPTEMBER
Launches 52. Lives rescued 115.
SEPT. 2ND. - WICK, CAITHNESS-SHIRE.
At 6.36 A.M. the coastguard informed the life-boat authorities that the trawler Washington, of Grimsby,...
Category: Services
Hrh the Princess Royal Examines a D Class Inflatable With the Superintendent of the RNLI Depot
HRH The Princess Royal examines a D class inflatable with the Superintendent of the RNLI Depot, Mick Wheeler (left) and Deputy Director Ray Kipling (right) during her visit on 30 November 1989.. - View image in PDF
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Members of Tower Lifeboat Crew,
Members of Tower lifeboat crew, including RNLI Corporate Fundraiser Suzanne Jeffrey, with MWBEX Managi Director David Alberto (right) during a visit to the station in September 2002. - View image in PDF
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United States Life-Saving Service
THE Life-saving Service in the United States, which is a branch of the Govern- ment, has recently issued its Annual Report, giving full particulars of its operations during the year which ended on the 30th June, 1896.
We...
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A Cabin Cruiser
Cabin cruiser swamped ONE OF APPLEDORE lifeboat station's shore helpers, Mr P. Ford, was out fishing in his own boat on the afternoon of Saturday September 29, 1984, when he saw an 18ft cabin cruiser trying to negotiate the harbour bar,...
KISS OF LIFE
A 13-year-old’s quick thinking and love for his Dad keep them both alive when a February kayaking trip goes wrong
After a good breakfast, Paul Rowlands kissed his wife Julie goodbye and set off on an adventure with his son...
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