LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

Although we are well into the project, there will inevitably be many changes to the boat before it enters service (many of which we are planning already), so don't be surprised if the FSB2 delivered to station m 2005 looks a little...

GOURDON, KINCARDINESHIRE.—The Lifeboat Young George Irlam was launched at 1 P.M. on the 15th February, and remained afloat until the fishing-boats had safely returned to the harbour, whilst a fresh breeze was blowing from the E., and a heavy...

When you're saved from the drink.

For those who'll need a pick-me-up, there's a bottle of 3 star cognac on board every RNLI lifeboat. Courtesy of Martell..

Mrs Elsie Farr. honorary life president of the Lifeboat Enthusiasts' Society and widow of Grahame Farr. Mr Farr was honorary archivist of the LBES and after his death she took over the task of providing information from the archives and...

Rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the guests and spectators who had come to see the naming ceremony of Skegness' new Mersey class lifeboat Lincolnshire Poacher, and the opening of the station's new boathouse. (Photo Jeff... - View image in PDF

Mr Grant Hodgkinson of Grant's Sandwich Bar in Holmes Chapel presented the local committee with a cake designed in the shape of a lifeboat, which was to be first prize in the Christmas raffle.. - View image in PDF

(Below) . . . and Eric (r) and Colin Pavey, father and son, serve together in Weymouth's 54ft Arun lifeboat Tony Vandervell. Ericreceived the long service badge last year and Colin, who joined the crew in 1980, is now assistant... - View image in PDF

Councillor Mrs Sheila McQueen, Mayor of Bournemouth, sets Bournemouth lifeboat dav on its way, buying the first sticker from ladies' guild chairman, Mrs Majorie Agar. The total collected in flag week 1982 by all Bournemouth branches and... - View image in PDF