Self-righting trials on the prototype 14m FAB 4, now the Trent class, with the side keels protecting the propellers clearly visible. The watertight integrity of the superstructure is vital to self-righting and the design must take into... - View image in PDF
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Helmsman Ian McDowell of the St.
Bees Atlantic 21 lifeboat, joined the crew in 1975.
He was awarded the Institution's Bronze Medal for his leadership, skill and courage when the St. Bees' C class... - View image in PDF
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Nicholas draws the winning tickets assisted by David Brann, RNLI marketing manager, Beckie Rose, lottery administrator and Julia Fish, lottery development officer.. - View image in PDF
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Below left: The new Beaumaris Atlantic 75 is officially named Blue Peter II by BBC Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq.. - View image in PDF
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Dover, and Walmer, Kent.—At 2.55 early on the morning of the 24th of May, 1953, the Sandgate coastguard rang up to say that the motor vessel Andaman.
of Gothenburg, had collided with the Panamanian steamer Fortune three...
(The Fishguard crew drawn up in the foreground.). - View image in PDF
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Whilst filming the TV programme Highway in Anstruther Sir Harry Secombe interviewed Coxswain Peter Murray. He was also invited to break open a gallon bottle of whisky at the Craws Nest Hotel releasing £255.88 to be put towards... - View image in PDF
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JANUARY 18TH. - WALMER, KENT. A request was received from the naval authorities at Ramsgate for the life-boat to take out a doctor to the American steamer J. P.
Mitchell, urgent help being needed by four of her crew. A...
Coast-Guard and Volunteers Setting Up The Hawser After Crew of Ship Have Secured Their End of It. - View image in PDF
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The Clayton Motor Tractor On Trial at Katnijk Launching The Life-Boat. - View image in PDF
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