Peel, and Port Erin, Isle of Man.—On the night of the 1st December, 1938, information from the coastguard was received at both life-boat stations that the tank steamer Pass of Ballater, of London, was in distress and needed tugs. A moderate...
The Duke with Coxswain Alfred Sinclair and the crew ofStromness lifeboat. Captain John Allan, honorary secretary of the station branch, is on the left with (I to r) Rear Admiral W. J. Graham, director of the Institution, Motor Mechanic... - View image in PDF
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Following the announcement that halfpenny pieces were to be phased out, Fishguard and Goodwick guild member Mary Shaw launched a scheme to collect the coins for the RNL1 through the local press. Sealed containers were soon to be seen... - View image in PDF
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MONTROSE, N.B.—At about midnight on the 4th January it was reported that two of the large fishing-boats were ashore on the Annat Bank. The Mincing Lane Life-boat was at once manned by a crew of fishermen, and proceeded to their...
Last of the Sailing Life-Boats The William Cantrell Ashley Sails Away From New Quay Cardigan. - View image in PDF
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Sea Fog Lifting at Pentreath The Lizard From The Painting By Mr Claude M Hart.
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On the 31st of January, 1953, the British Railways ferry Princess Victoria sank in a gale in the Irish Sea.
The Portpatrick, Donaghadee, Clou- ghey and Newcastle, Co. Down, life- boats were all launched on service.
The Sovac Radiant, with the Dover life-boat and three tugs at work (See page 332). - View image in PDF
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Top left: Hartlepool's Waveney The Scout with the Teesmouth lifeboat in June 1994, a year after her capsize on service.. - View image in PDF
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Above: The lifeboat station al St. Francis incorporates a cradle launching system for the rigid inflatable lifeboat.. - View image in PDF
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