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News from the Branches. 1st July to 30th September
Greater London.
CROYDON (SURREY).—Life-boat Collecting Boxes placed in the booking offices of the Air Lines and also at the Aerodrome Hotel.
BALING. — Drawing-room Meeting, given by Mrs. Brydges, wife of...
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More rescues than ever, a stormy economic climate, and plans to save more lives in the future: the RNLI’s AGM in May addressed a host of challenges …
Ladies and Gentlemen, set against everything we do is that continuing...
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The Sailing Barque Kaskelot (1)
Three lifeboats stand by sailing barque in severe weather Three lifeboats were launched in winds of up to Force 11 when the Jersey registered sailing barque Kaskelot, with 17 people aboard, reported that her anchor would not hold and that...
The Sailing Ship Maria Asumpta (2)
Three lifeboats search for survivors from wrecked sailing ship Lifeboats from three stations were involved in the search for survivors when the 137-year-old sailing ship Maria Asumpta foundered after running ashore on the rocky North...
Shoreline
THE COMPETITION for the Renault STL car is still progressing well. The draw will be made at the Motor Fair at Earls Court on October 28 and the lucky winner will be published in the next issue of THE LIFEBOAT. Your response has been most...
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Bookshelf
Lifeboat station histories The Story of the Littlehampton lifeboats.
(updated 2nd edition) by Jeff Morris published by the author This volume is an updated second edition of one of a popular series of booklets produced by...
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Two Canoes
Canoes upset ST ABBS, Berwickshire, lifeboat on September 17, 1972, made a fast getaway when two canoes capsized in Coldingham Bay. The wind had been blowing from a northerly direction for several days and there was a considerable swell...
The Atlantic 21 Rigid Inflatable Powered With Twin Outboard Engines and Attaining a Speed of 30 Knots First Went on Station at Hartlepool In 1972 Smaller Inflatable Lifeboats Were Introduced Into T
The Atlantic 21 rigid inflatable, powered with twin outboard engines and attaining a speed of 30 knots, first went on station at Hartlepool in 1972. Smaller, inflatable lifeboats were introduced into the RNLI fleet in the 1960s.. - View image in PDF
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News
Your guide to what's been going on in the world of the RNLI
INTERNATIONAL HEROES
The RNLI’s Future Leaders in Lifesaving programme has picked up a prestigious HERO Award from the International...
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(Below Left) Crimdon Dene April 10: R Kirkland An Exeuctive Committee Member of the Ancient Order of Foresters and T P Reynolds Honorary Secretary of the Ilb Stat
(Below, left) Crimdon Dene, April 10: R. Kirkland, an exeuctive committee member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, and T. P. Reynolds, honorary secretary of the ILB station, at the handing-over ceremony.. - View image in PDF
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