LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

The new RNLI memorial in Poole is a sculptural celebration of humanity at its best. But how did such an inspirational landmark come into being?

On a corner plot by a busy road, a metallic structure glints in the sunlight....

Faster... and further The abilities of the new generation of fast lifeboats were highlighted on the very day that this page of The Lifeboat went to press - with Eyemouth's Trent Barclaycard Crusader going to the aid of a stricken fishing...

In June the RHLI asked Its supporters to help quantify its 'Vision and Ualues1 for the future.

Here Undrew Freemantle, Director of the Institution, reports on the outcomeM any thousands of people intimately involved in...

GOLDEN CHARTER V FUNERAL PLANS The only plan recommended by your local SAIF Independent Funeral Director THERE COMES A TIME in life when it's natural to consider your own funeral...and to think about loved ones and what you'd like to...

Harold Harvey Former lifeboat inspector Harold Harvey, the holder of an RNLI Gold Medal for Gallantry, died on 23 August at the age of 71.

He had served the RNLI from 1952 until 1973 and won his Gold Medal for his actions...

Six-hour service in horrific conditions to fishermen wrecked on rocks When the fishing vessel Sincerity went aground in stormy conditions off Ardlamont Point, the Campbeltown lifeboat had to travel 30 miles in total darkness just to reach...

Stromness, Orkney.—On the morning of the 13th May the coastguard telephoned that a trawler was ashore on Kili Holm, in the Westray Firth, and that it was doubtful if local boats could establish communication. A moderate S.E. breeze was...

Stromness, Orkney.—At about 12.30 P.M. on the 2nd November, 1938, the Kirkwall coastguard reported that the Danish schooner Nordstjernen, of Marstal, was dismasted and drifting helplessly, ten miles north of Noup Head, Westray, and about...