LLANDUDNO, CARNARVONSHIRE.—At 1.45 P.M. on the 1st January a signal of distress was shown by two men in a fishing-boat two miles off from land in Llandudno Bay. The men, father and son, had gone out to their fishing lines and were overtaken...
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(Right) His Royal Highness studied the medal book with Alan Neal, assistant secretary (operations division), and (below, right) was shown round the drawing office by Symington Macdonald, chief staff officer (technical).. - View image in PDF
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Jan. 11.—Voted the Silver Medal to Mr.
WILLIAM PENROSE, and the thanks of the Institution, inscribed on vellum and framed, to his brothers Messrs. THOMAS and HENRY PENROSE for their very gallant but unsuccessful attempt to...
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The first four pages of the Report give an historical sketch of the Institution, and describe its object, composition and management, after which it continues as follows:— COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE INSTITUTION.
During the...
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PENMON.—On the 6th January, 1897, the schooner Volunteer, of Dublin, laden with cement and matches, from London for Whitehaven, was observed aground on the rocks off Penmon, having dragged her anchors. A strong gale was blowing from the S.E....
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Right: 11-year-old Suzanne Shepherd, the daughter of a Royal British Legion member, presenting a bouquet to the Queen.. - View image in PDF
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FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK.
Cflmene.—Bust oi Her Majesty Queen Victoria; beneath, in minute letters, "L. C. Wyoji." Double legend, *' Royal National Life-boat Institution. Founded in 1824....
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For the Preservation of life from Shipwreck.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter) Founded in 1824 supported solely by voluntary contributions
PATRONESS.
HER. MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE...
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NORTH SUNDERLAND, NORTHUMBER- j LAND.—At about 5 P.M. on the 7th | January a message was received stating that the steamer Teesborough, of Mid- dlesbrough, was ashore about three- quarters of a mile outside the harbour.
As...
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PRESERVATION OF LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK.
Obeerm.—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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