Lifeboat In this issue News and Views The latest news from and about the RNLI Lifeboat Services Including the service at Lerwick which led to a Gold Medal, five Bronze Medals and two Thanks on Vellum Safety in Numbers 18 The RNLI has fought to achieve a sound financial footing - we look at why its safety net is vital A Shore Thing Howard Richings continues his look at the Institution's shore facilities Lifeboat Lexicon Confused by maritime and lifeboat terminology? We try to help...

High Seas .

The previous Gold Medal in Scotland was 56 years ago...

People and Places Around and about the RNLI Your Letters Readers views on all aspects of lifeboats The Fundraisers How some of the RNLI's funds are raised Lifeboat Launches Station-by-station lifeboat launches for August, September and October 1997 20 24 26 More lifeboat stations from the air Bookshelf 28 A look at some of the latest books on lifeboats and the sea Past and Present 32 33 35 37 42.