The four medallists aboard the Arun Class Duke otAtholl during a press call before the Governors' meeting. From left to right: Coxswain David Kennett, Yarmouth; Coxswain Alan Thomas, Tenby; Helmsman David Steenvoorden, Cleethorpes;... - View image in PDF
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THE LIFE-BOAT FLEET 143 station life-boats 36 inshore rescue boats 1 70-foot steel life-boat on operational trials 1 44-foot steel life-boat on evaluation trials at Barry Dock LIVES RESCUED 90,420 from the Institution's foundation in...
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The 1 7-foot motor launch Maytime broke down off Coliemore harbour soon after 11 a.m. on 7th June, 1971. While the honorary secretary was making further inquiries the boat fired several flares. Heavy rain was falling at the...
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK.
Obverse.—Bust of Her Majesty Queen Victoria; beneath, in minute letters, " L. C. Wyon." Double legend, " Royal National Life-boat Institution. Founded in...
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THE following graphic account of a recent noble service performed by the Ramsgate Life-boat is extracted from a work just published, entitled "Storm Warriors."* We hail the appearance of this interesting book with considerable...
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The women ofStaithes in their traditional bonnets manning the raffle stall during the harbour fete organised by Runswick and Staithes branch. Among the highlights were lifeboat displays and the weekend ended with a thanksgiving service. More... - View image in PDF
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H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, K.G., has been pleased to assume the office of President of the Institution. He is the fifth member of the Royal Family to become President. King Edward VII.
King George V, King Edward VIIIJ and...
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The re-opening of Penarth lifeboat station and the handing over of the new D class lifeboat took place on the Esplanade on Saturday August 8. Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Compston, a deputy chairman of the Committee of Management, first received... - View image in PDF
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President of the Ladies' Life-boat Guild.. - View image in PDF
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The Government Banquet at Lancaster House. - View image in PDF
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