Peter Williams, a Slitting Mill primary school boy, who at the age of 6 was successful in the 'Blue Peter' life-boat poster competition (THE LIFE-BOAT, December, 1969), pictured with his mother, Mrs. Heather Williams (left), when... - View image in PDF
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In the year 1854 the various Acts of Parliament relating to Merchant Ship- ping and Navigation which, from time to time from the reign of Queen Elizabeth, had been enacted, were, for the most part, repealed and consolidated in a new Act...
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The First Of The 21-Foot Atlantic Class Of Inshore Life-Boats To Take Up Operational Duties Is Now Stationed At Hartlepool She Is Normally Manned By A Crew Of Three. - View image in PDF
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The RNLI float carrying a 21' Atlantic ILB at the Lord Mayor's Show on November 10. The theme was 'The Year of the Life-boat'. by courtesy of Keystone. - View image in PDF
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(Left) The reports and accounts of the year's work are submitted to the Governors of the Institution for adoption at the annual general meeting, after which medals for gallantry are presented.. - View image in PDF
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The author wearing RNLI visor and helmet in the working section of the wind tunnel.
During these tests, with wind and spray travelling at 50 knots and the ambient temperature down near freezing, conditions were unpleasant... - View image in PDF
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Aerial picture of Spurn Head lifeboat station taken at 9.30 a.m. on May 25, 1951. The old and new lighthouses are visible together with an assortment of World War I and II military installations.
Just below the lighthouses... - View image in PDF
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A lifeboat queen . ..: 16-year-old Jane Wilson was crowned by Ronnie Hilton at Flamborough ladies' guild gala in July. With her are three of her attendants, Pat Wilkinson and Bridget and Andrea Waud; the fourth attendant, Stephanie... - View image in PDF
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Plymouth, Devon.—1st August. Distress signals were reported off Burgh Island, but nothing was found.—Rewards, £9 Is..
Coverack, Cornwall.—1st July. A steamer had run aground in a fog, but got off without help.—Rewards, £10. 6s..