On the 13th February the Appledore Life-boat, Hope, saved the crew of 3 men from the wreck of the schooner Lydney Trader, of Barnstaple. That vesselhad sailed last from Caldy Island, and had tried to get into Barnstaple Har- bour, but failed...
Pool in the pool! Competitors cued up in sub aqua equipment to take the plunge after two full-size tables were lowered into Crosby swimming pool. Spectators watched through special viewing holes below the waterline and many joined in the fun... - View image in PDF
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The RNLI has a long history of family involvement. It is not unusual for several generations of one family to volunteer and many stations see a handful of names turn up time and again in the station history. Happily this tradition does not... - View image in PDF
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(Below) Just one of the groups of happy members and helpers enjoying the Storm Force Rally at Fleetwood in July.. - View image in PDF
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Right: Gary reveals the plans about his programme to members ofAIOemey's lifeboat crew.. - View image in PDF
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— At 3.30 A.M. on the 15th Juno two of the fishing cobles were observed trying to make for the harbour. There was a heavy gale blowing from S.S.E., and it was evident that they could not cross the bar without considerable risk to the men...
The RNLI's 175th Anniversary Roadshow takes to the road this year and will be visiting a variety of °Pular locations to sPreacl tne word.. - View image in PDF
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(Right) Cyril Watts, with his wife Rita, on board Centaur 731, Eilean Sitheil, in which last summer he completed a sponsored circumnavigation of Britain, starting from the Bristol Channel; he expects to raise £1,000 for the RNLI. Mr... - View image in PDF
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Ashore under the Flamborough Cliffs, April 28th. 1930. - View image in PDF
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The Finnish four-masted barque ashore at Salcombe. - View image in PDF
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