LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

DEC. 17TH. - HASTINGS SUSSEX Signals had been reported by the coastguard, but nothing could be found. - Rewards, £40 2s. 6d.

The story of the Life-boat Service in the war of 1939 to 1945 is told in "Storm on the Waters" by Mr. Charles Vinc«, publicity secretary of the Institution.

It will be published on December i6th by Messrs....

At daybreak on the morning of the 12th December a brig was observed on her broadside off this station, with her crew of 6 men in their boat, a short distance from the vessel. There was a heavy surf breaking on the shore at the time, and,...

By Appointment (o Her Majesty The Queen Peit Control & Timber Preservation Services* Products An admittedly modest quid pro quo You save lives. We save buildings.

Including, we're pleased to say, many R.N.L.I....

SEPTEMBER 27TH - 28TH. - SOUTHEND - ON - SEA, ESSEX. Mr. Geoffrey de Havilland was testing a new type of aeroplane, before attempting to break the world’s high speed record. It crashed in the sea. The life-boat made two searches, but failed...

BooKS A lifeboating selection to inspire, thrill and ponder Asboville by Danny Rhodes Asboville may not sound like it has any relevance to the RnLi, however a lifeboat crew member plays a key part in this surprising...

Injured angler A RED FLARE in the Bracklesham Bay area was spotted at 1005 on Sunday, December 7, 1986 by Hayling Island Crew Member Graham Raines, who advised Solent Coastguard. The station honorary secretary agreed to alert the crew and...

Six-hour service in horrific conditions to fishermen wrecked on rocks When the fishing vessel Sincerity went aground in stormy conditions off Ardlamont Point, the Campbeltown lifeboat had to travel 30 miles in total darkness just to reach...