LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
The Great Gale of February, 1871
Memorial Service at Bridlington.
THIS year, as for many years past, Bridlington held a memorial service for the six Bridlington life-boatmen who lost their lives in the great gale of 10th February, 1871.
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The Rosslare Harbour Naming Ceremony
Left to right: The Bishop of Ferns, Mrs. Sean O'Kelly, the Mayor of Wexford, Commodore the Earl Howe, C.B.E., V.R.D., P.C., R.N.V.R., deputy chairman of the Institution (See page 40!). - View image in PDF
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Presentations to the Cromer Crew
Mr. George F. Shee, Secretary of the Institution, handing Coxswain Blogg the Vellum of Thanks recording the award of the Second Service Clasp to his Gold Medal. - View image in PDF
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The Help of Golf Clubs
DURING 1937 sixty-six golf clubs held competitions in aid of the life-boat service and contributed £222 6*. 6d- Two more clubs held the competition than in 1936, and £25 more was contributed. The same appeal has been made...
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Isobel and Rita
At 11.25 A.M.
on the 26th November, during a whole S.S.W. gale, a message was received reporting that the fishing-coble Isabel and Rita, of Filey, was in distress about two miles from Filey Brigg. The Life* boat Holton...
The Blue Funnel Vessel Ajax
At 5.46 p.m. on 5th March, 1967, news was received that the Holyhead pilot boat had broken down and required assistance.
The life-boat Lady Jane and Martha Ryland, on temporary duty at the station, was launched at 6...
The Voyage. By Alfred Tennyson, Esq.
WE left behind the painted buoy" That tosses at the harbour-mouth; And madly danced our hearts with joy, As fast we fleeted to the South; How fresh was every sight and sound On open main or winding shore ! We knew the merry world was...
Category: Poetry
Thirteen 'Out of the Hat'
IT WAS QUIPS AND LAUGHTER all the way when Paul Daniels, comedian and conjuror, drew the winning tickets for the RNLI's ninth national lottery at Poole HQ on Thursday July 31. The draw was supervised by Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Compston, a...
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The Motor Fishing Coble Doris
DECEMBER 9TH. - FLAMBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE. About 5.45 P.M . it was learned that the motor fishing coble Doris had not returned. On board was the lifeboat coxswain, George Leng, with a crew of three. It was very dark, with a rough sea and a...
New for Summer: trendy tees
RNLIshop has teamed up with fresh coastal fashion label Seasalt to launch a new range of lifeguard-themed clothing.
T-shirts and hoodies are available for men, women and children, all made from 100% organic cotton. Prices...
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