LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
Victory, of Hull
During the night of the 27th March the smack Victory, of Hull, bound from the Dogger Bank to that port, was driven ashore north of Withernsea Pier. It was blowing hard from E.S.E., with a heavy sea running and thick rain. The wreck was...
At the Presentation of the PR Awards:
At the presentation of the PR awards: (I to r) Dugal Nisbet-Smith, John Bird, Raymond Baxter, Mallory Maltby, Brian Green and Helen Fraser of Fontana.. - View image in PDF
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Friends, of Lyne
At daylight on the 2nd Nov., during a very heavy gale, the schooner Friends, of Lynn, parted from her anchor and was driven ashore, three miles south of Bridlington Harbour. The Brid- lington life-boat was quickly conveyed on her...
Rolla, of Hull
On the 14th July the Withernsea Life-boat went out during a strong breeze from the N.E. to the steamer Rotta, of Hull, which had gone ashore about two miles south of Withern- sea. The vessel, however, succeeded in getting out of danger...
Grand Celebration
In October 1989 the Lytham St Annes Ladies' Lifeboat Luncheon Club celebrated its 25th anniversary, and at a party held to celebrate this, and the director's, 25 years with the RNLI, Lt Cdr Brian Miles was asked to help cut the... - View image in PDF
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Regal, of Fraserburgh
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire - At 2.29 p.m. on 23rd December, 1966, a yawl had been seen proceeding north of Fraserburgh and a few minutes later it was suggested that the life-boat should launch as the yawl seemed to be making heavy weather....
The "Lily of Devon," Wrecked at Lowestoft
The "Lily of Devon" Wrecked at Lowestoft. - View image in PDF
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Exe, of Exeter
During squally weather, on the 28th March, 1872, the barque Exe, of Exeter, went on the New- come Sand in a very dangerous position.
The Kessingland No. 1 Life-boat, the Bolton, was promptly launched to her as- sistance ;...
Castle, of Aberystwith
On the 25th December, during stormy weather, the smack Castle, of Aberystwith, was totally wrecked at the mouth of the bar.
The Evelyn Wood life-boat went off and" placed 6 men on board to assist in saving the vessel...
(Below) Port Isaac's New D Class Ilb Was Dedicated on Easter Sunday By the Vicar of Port Isaac the Reverend F J W Maddock She Was the Gift of Cornwall and Is
(Below) Port Isaac's new D Class ILB was dedicated on Easter Sunday by the Vicar of Port Isaac, The Reverend F. J. W. Maddock. She was the gift of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Round Tables and was presented by their area chairman. John... - View image in PDF
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