ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, For the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
FOUNDED IN 1824.
Supported by Voluntary Subscriptions.
PATRONESS.
HER MOST...
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The following drawings show the general outline and principal fittings of the different types of Life-boats used in the Institution's service. Figure 1 gives the profile or broadside view. . Fig. 2 the " plan " or deck view....
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THE ORIGINAL TILLER MASTER AUTOMATIC STEERING on a COMPASS COURSE For craft 20-45ft. over 100lbs.
thrust. Self-contained unit with simple 2-hole installation. Quickly disengaged. amp. average...
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Lifeboats Every booking benefits the RNLI Ocean Cruise Collection 2006 CRUISE DIRECT FROM TEN PORTS: London Tilbury, Falmouth, Liverpool, Mostyn, Swansea, Hull, Dundee, Greenock, Larne and Dublin BIGGEST EVER CHOICE! NO FLYING! British Isles...
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IN the early hours of 24th March, 1964, the Sennen Cove life-boat Susan Ashley rescued the crew of the French trawler Victoire Roger from under the cliffs at Land's End. The coxswain was awarded a bronze second service clasp for...
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MAY 24TH. - WICK, CAITHNESS-SHIRE.
At 12.30 P.M. a message was received from the coastguard that distress signals were being made on a vessel’s siren. The weather was foggy. There was no wind, but a slight sea. At 12.45 P.M...
Fishing vessel towed to safety in storm force winds Appledore and Ilfracombe lifeboats were both involved in a service to a fishing vessel near Bideford Bar on 31 March 1994. Coxswain Michael Bowden of Appledore lifeboat was awarded the...
(Right) Forward cabin, looking aft to engine room bulkhead on which are sited electrical distribution board and first aid stowage. Battery box forms a step forward of hatch. A ventilation trunk runs below side deck and a flexible ventilation... - View image in PDF
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Barrow lifeboat Crew Member Dave Kell, a roofer, and his wife Samantha were delighted to christen their baby son, Jake, born 20 March 2002 at a private ceremony on the deck of the James Bibbyal Barrow lifeboat station.. - View image in PDF
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Pull out RNLI AGM and APA An invitation to all supporters It has been another busy year for the RNLI. Supporters can re? ect on the events of 2007 at the RNLI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Presentation of Awards (APA) at the...
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