LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

THE Institution has produced its first life-boat of the larger class, with a cabin and shelter for the crew and survivors, which incorporates the self-righting principle. This is a 48-foot 6-inch life- boat designed by Mr. R. A. Oakley,...

To JOHN BENSLEY, on his retirement, after serving 3 additional years as Coxswain of the Gorleston No. 2 Life-boat when the No. 2 Station was temporarily re-opened, an in- crease of his Pension and a Certificate of Service. Bensley had...

The first full annual meeting for five years was held in London on October 25th., *nd H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent, President of the Institution, presented the eight gold medals won during the war for conspicuous...

SILVER MEDAL SERVICE AT SALCOMBE DEC. 7TH. - SALCOMBE, AND PLYMOUTH, DEVON. Early in the morning the Belgian steamer Louis Sheid, of over 6,000 tons, was in the English Channel on her way to Antwerp. She had a crew of forty-six men. She saw...

THE work of the Life-boat Service does not grow less. It is actually increasing.

In spite of all that is being done, by new inventions, to make travel by sea safer as well as more comfortable, 146 more calls were made for...

Every RNLI supporter helps save lives at sea, but there are some who deserve special recognition. At our Annual Presentation of Awards dozens of dedicated supporters were honoured. Prestigious supporter awards were presented in the following...

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to our RNLI volunteer crew members and fundraisers who have been recognised in HM The Queen's 2013 New Year Honours list:

MBE: Frances Kilner,...

Hidden among a band of ace fund raisers are Shoreham lifeboat's motor mechanic. Jack Silverson, and Ian Wallington, RO(SE). The children, class 1 (aged 10 and II) of Shoreham Beach First School, have just handed over a cheque for... - View image in PDF