Lowestoft, Suffolk.—At 4.45 A.M. on the 8th April, 1938, the coastguard reported a small yacht in difficulties.
A strong N.N.E. breeze was blowing, with a heavy sea. The motor life-boat Agnes Cross was launched at 4.55 A.M....
Mrs Ann Banner MBE, founder chairman of Billingham ladies guild.
Appointed chairman in 1980, she took over the dual role of chairman/treasurer in 1990. When the guild closed in 1996 Mrs Banner supported the Tees Endeavour...
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From Once a Week—New Series.] THE LIFE-BOAT.—BY E. DUNCAN..
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Statement of the Receipt and Expenditure of the Royal National Life-boat Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, to March 1, 1825.
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1825 March 1 To amount of Donations and...
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In London For The Annual Meeting Coxswain Douglas Grant of Selsey Talks With Michael Boyes and Charles Mayo. - View image in PDF
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(Top right) The Atlantic and D class (pictured) righting demonstrations were as popular as ever. - View image in PDF
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Morecambe hovercraft crew with The Hurley Flyer l-r: Steven Hemingway, Michael Dixon and Harry Roberts - Commander Photo: Derek King/RNLI. - View image in PDF
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By now those of you who receive lottery tickets will know that the top prize is a stunning Peugeot 206.. - View image in PDF
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And the manner in which they indicate to the vessel which sees them the position and 1 description of the vessel that carries them.
When both Red and Green Lights are seen: A. sees a red and green light ahead ;—A, knows...
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NEVER in the memory of man have there been at Newquay, Cornwall, such "red-letter" days as the 8th and 9th June, 1909, when T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales—travelling as Duke and Duchess of Cornwall—paid a visit to this...
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