THE following lists show the of Life-boat Days in the various districts, and also those places where Life-boat Days have been arranged but the dates have not yet been definitely fixed owing to the uncertainty caused by the present industrial...
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SOS day 2008, on 25 January, was a great success. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported the RNLI’s national fundraising day.
Money is still coming in, so the Lifeboat can’t announce a figure for the total...
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Rope round propeller LATE IN THE AFTERNOON of Friday November 30,1984, the honorary secretary of Fishguard lifeboat station was contacted by Milford Haven coastguard to be told that a 33ft fishing vessel, Oneida, had a rope round her...
THE late Admiral Sir George Back, F.B.S., who had been accustomed during the latter part of his life to spend a portion of each year at Ramsgate, had at different times given a dinner to the crew of the Life-boat, to show his appreciation of...
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Open fishing boat on rocks FISHING IN AN OPEN BOAT at about 0200 on Friday, July 9, 1976, Paul Power saw an 18' open boat go on the rocks near Falskirt Rock, 52° 08'N 7° 02'W, but, the area being filled with lobster...
Thursday, 17th Aug., 1854. A Special Meeting of the General Committee was held this day. His Grace the Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND, K.G., President, in the Chair.
Confirmed the Minutes of the previous...
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OCT. 14TH. - WEYMOUTH, DORSET.
At 9.20 P.M. the coastguard reported that the Shambles Lightship had fired guns and rockets. A strong E. wind was blowing, with a moderate sea and rain. At 10 P.M.
the motor...
In celebration of the € Oth Anniversary of Dunkirk: Each plaie measures 6 '/« x 8 'A inches (15.8120.9 cm) Hardwood plate display measures appro*. 25 '/2 x 8 '/2 inches 'Endeavour' THE SPIRIT OF DUNKIRK An...
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THE OFFICIAL RAINBOW TROUT COLLECTOR PENKNIFE Engraved bolster, selectively plated with 22 carat gold, features an intricate portrayal ol the rainbow trout.
Issued in a Collector's Edition.
Handsomely...
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CAMPBELTOWN, ARGYLLSHIRE On the 16th March, 1946, the Campbeltown life-boat rescued fifty-four persons from the American steamer Byron Darnton.
COXSWAIN DUNCAN NEWLANDS was awarded a clasp to his bronze medal..
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