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Background imageDisasters Collection: A tractor is used to launch the Newbiggin lifeboat Mary Joicey

A tractor is used to launch the Newbiggin lifeboat Mary Joicey. The ninth Lifeboat and last offshore Lifeboat for Newbiggin was funded from a legacy of the late Mrs

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Newbiggin lifeboat, The Mary Joicey. 30th January 1976 The ninth

The Newbiggin lifeboat, The Mary Joicey. 30th January 1976 The ninth Lifeboat and last offshore Lifeboat for Newbiggin was funded from a legacy of the late Mrs

Background imageDisasters Collection: The RNLI lifeboat D. 228 takes to the sea for the first time in Craster harbour

The RNLI lifeboat D. 228 takes to the sea for the first time in Craster harbour
The RNLI lifeboat D.228 takes to the sea for the first time in Craster harbour, Northumberland, manned by coxswain Jack Browell (bright) and crewman Eddie Gray. Picture taken 28th May 1975

Background imageDisasters Collection: Coxswain John Connell with the crew of the new Amble lifeboat Margaret Graham

Coxswain John Connell with the crew of the new Amble lifeboat Margaret Graham. The Waveny Class Margaret Graham had been sailed from Whitby to Amble where it will take over from the Harold Salveson

Background imageDisasters Collection: Two lifeboats from Hartlepool (right: is the 44 018 The Scout

Two lifeboats from Hartlepool (right: is the 44 018 The Scout) and the boat on the left is the Sunderland lifeboat, the 44 017 The RNLB Wavy Line. Picture taken. 2nd March 1993

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Mary Joicy lifeboat at Newbiggin. The ninth Lifeboat

The Mary Joicy lifeboat at Newbiggin. The ninth Lifeboat and last offshore Lifeboat for Newbiggin was funded from a legacy of the late Mrs

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Lifeboat Guy and Claire Hunter. 46. 90 feet (14. 30 m)

The Lifeboat Guy and Claire Hunter. 46. 90 feet (14. 30 m)
The Lifeboat Guy and Claire Hunter. 46.90 feet (14.30 m). Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Built in 1954 by J Samuel White, Cowes, Isle of Wight

Background imageDisasters Collection: Cullercoats inshore D 229 Dinghy lifeboat. Tyne and Wear

Cullercoats inshore D 229 Dinghy lifeboat. Tyne and Wear. ***note to editor*** the name Eric Burns, appears on the caption. It is possible that one of the lifeboatmen pictured here is Eric Burns

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunday Sun inshore lifeboat is launched at Craster, Northumberland

The Sunday Sun inshore lifeboat is launched at Craster, Northumberland. The 40 h.p boat can travel up to 20 knots and carries a crew of two. Total load in fine weather is about six people

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Cullercoats lifeboat Sir James Knott is hauled back to shore after its

The Cullercoats lifeboat Sir James Knott is hauled back to shore after its final voyage. The boat leaved tomorrow for a 300 mile trip to Essex

Background imageDisasters Collection: A Blyth Inshore D Class lifeboat (serial number D 210) heads towards the Blyth shore

A Blyth Inshore D Class lifeboat (serial number D 210) heads towards the Blyth shore. Northumberland Picture taken 21st June 1981

Background imageDisasters Collection: The lifeboat Sir James Knott returns to Cullercoats from North Shields after

The lifeboat Sir James Knott returns to Cullercoats from North Shields after attending the ship Queensgate which ran aground at Tynemouth. Picture taken 14th February 1964

Background imageDisasters Collection: RNLI Lifeboat George and Olive Turner in Tynemouth. Pictured on her original

RNLI Lifeboat George and Olive Turner in Tynemouth. Pictured on her original launch day. Boat number 52-13 Picture taken 30th June 1980

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Cullercoats lifeboat Sir James Knott. SIR JAMES KNOTT was

The Cullercoats lifeboat Sir James Knott. SIR JAMES KNOTT was built as an Oakley twin screw motor lifeboat by Groves and Gutteridge of Cowes Isle of Wight in 1963

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Cullercoat lifeboat is launched. The Sir James Knott

The Cullercoat lifeboat is launched. The Sir James Knott. SIR JAMES KNOTT was built as an Oakley twin screw motor lifeboat by Groves and Gutteridge of Cowes Isle of Wight in 1963

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Cullercoats lifeboat returns to the Tyne after a call out

The Cullercoats lifeboat returns to the Tyne after a call out. Picture taken 13th November 1959

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Berwick lifeboat. which covers the waters of Berwick Upon Tweed

The Berwick lifeboat. which covers the waters of Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland and East Lothian. It is reported that the boat is to be axed. Picture taken circa 1st January 1976

Background imageDisasters Collection: A new lifeboat pulls clear of the water after the test at Tyne Dock, South Shields

A new lifeboat pulls clear of the water after the test at Tyne Dock, South Shields. It was flipped upside down to see if it could make the grade when it encounters rough seas

Background imageDisasters Collection: Coxswain John Hogg guides the George and Olive Turner Arun-class lifeboat into North

Coxswain John Hogg guides the George and Olive Turner Arun-class lifeboat into North Shields where it will go on station. boat number 52-13 Picture taken 29th December 1984

Background imageDisasters Collection: The new Mumbles lifeboat passes in front of the temporary one which replaced the SS

The new Mumbles lifeboat passes in front of the temporary one which replaced the SS Samtampa which broke up on the rocks near Porthcawl a few months earlier

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat takes to the water. Picture taken 3rd

The Tynemouth lifeboat takes to the water. Picture taken 3rd February 1976

Background imageDisasters Collection: The lifeboat Tynesider on display at The Royal Show, The Town Moor, Newcastle

The lifeboat Tynesider on display at The Royal Show, The Town Moor, Newcastle. It will be the first time that a boat of the RNLI has been exhibited at the Royal

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider tows a boat back to harbour

The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider tows a boat back to harbour. It tows the " Witch" boat, back to The Tyne. Mr Cruddas, on board The Witch, himself a former seaman

Background imageDisasters Collection: Launch of the lifeboat Tynesider at Tynemouth

Launch of the lifeboat Tynesider at Tynemouth. information on the boat. TYNESIDER 1947 Ð 1979 : 46O09 Watson Type. 46O09 long by 12O09 wide, weight 21 tons 15 cwt, 2 Ð 40 bhp Ferry VE4 engines

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat enters the sea from its house at Low Lights, North Shields

The Tynemouth lifeboat enters the sea from its house at Low Lights, North Shields. Picture taken 15th September 1962

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider approaches Newcastle Quayside for it

The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider approaches Newcastle Quayside for its visit to inaugurate Lifeboat Week. Picture taken 3rd October 1950

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Quinn

The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Quinn. Picture taken 8th February 1951

Background imageDisasters Collection: A crewman on board the Sunderland lifeboat. Date taken 22nd October

A crewman on board the Sunderland lifeboat. Date taken 22nd October 1941

Background imageDisasters Collection: The South Shields lifeboat Tyne, pictured in 1932

The South Shields lifeboat Tyne, pictured in 1932. The Tyne built in 1833. The Tyne Lifeboat, the worlds second oldest lifeboat in existence

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Irwin

The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Irwin which rescued three fishermen shortly before their boat broke in two and sank three miles south of the Tyne

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Irwin after her launch by Lady Marr

The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Irwin after her launch by Lady Marr. Picture taken 15th June 1936

Background imageDisasters Collection: The South Shields lifeboat. Note to editors

The South Shields lifeboat. Note to editors
The South Shields lifeboat. **Note to editors : No more information is available for this picture, i.e. the name of the boat

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat William Myers and Sarah Jane Myers

The Sunderland lifeboat William Myers and Sarah Jane Myers being handed over to the Sunderland station on 5th July 1963. The £ 45

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Quinn

The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Quinn. Picture taken 8th February 1951

Background imageDisasters Collection: A Sunderland lifeboat launches into floating crude oil left by a passing ship

A Sunderland lifeboat launches into floating crude oil left by a passing ship. Picture taken 19th October 1954

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Guy and Claire Hunter. 46. 90 feet (14

The Sunderland lifeboat Guy and Claire Hunter. 46. 90 feet (14
The Sunderland lifeboat Guy and Claire Hunter. 46.90 feet (14.30 m) long and Built in 1953 by White, J Samuel & Co Ltd, Cowes, Isle of Wight

Background imageDisasters Collection: The lifeboat Princess Alexandra on the right, which is a new Lifeboat to

The lifeboat Princess Alexandra on the right, which is a new Lifeboat to the area of Tyneside, since 1978. It is pictured alongside the larger " George and Olive Turner" Lifeboat

Background imageDisasters Collection: A group of American soldiers build a dam to keep the river from flooding after it burst

A group of American soldiers build a dam to keep the river from flooding after it burst its banks in Northern France. November 1944

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Hillsborough Justice Concert held at Anfield, Liverpool

The Hillsborough Justice Concert held at Anfield, Liverpool. Ian Broudie, lead singer of the Lightning Seeds. 10th May 1997

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Hamstead Colliery Fire of 4th March 1908, killed 26 men in one day

The Hamstead Colliery Fire of 4th March 1908, killed 26 men in one day. When a fire broke out there were 31 miners in the pit, 6 escaped before poisonous fumes built up in the roadways

Background imageDisasters Collection: Eric Anderson Graham cook aboard the R101 seen here preparing a meal for the crew

Eric Anderson Graham cook aboard the R101 seen here preparing a meal for the crew and passengers during one of the 1930 proving flights whilst Chief Steward Albert Savidge looks on. Circa January 1930

Background imageDisasters Collection: Two RAF pilots escaped injury when their jets collided 5, 000 feet above the Lake District

Two RAF pilots escaped injury when their jets collided 5, 000 feet above the Lake District. The Jet Provosts managed to fly to Newcastle Airport

Background imageDisasters Collection: The scene at Rothbury after a RAF search and rescue Westland Whirlwind helicopter made a

The scene at Rothbury after a RAF search and rescue Westland Whirlwind helicopter made a forced landing in the River Coquet. 16/10/1968

Background imageDisasters Collection: The Hillsborough Justice Concert held at Anfield, Liverpool

The Hillsborough Justice Concert held at Anfield, Liverpool. Ian Broudie, lead singer of the Lightning Seeds. 10th May 1997

Background imageDisasters Collection: Pictured is prototype model of the De Havilland Sea Vixen the De Havilland 110 no, WG 236

Pictured is prototype model of the De Havilland Sea Vixen the De Havilland 110 no, WG 236. On the 6th September, 1952, this exact aircraft crashed at the Farnborough Airshow killing 29 spectators

Background imageDisasters Collection: The British R101, the biggest rigid airship of her day, seen here attached to a mooring

The British R101, the biggest rigid airship of her day, seen here attached to a mooring mast at the Royal Airship Works Cardington, Bedfordshire, shortly before her first series of flight trials

Background imageDisasters Collection: The men who built and will control the airship R101, seen here at the Royal Airship Works

The men who built and will control the airship R101, seen here at the Royal Airship Works Cardington, Bedfordshire. l-r Flight-Officer Maurice H

Background imageDisasters Collection: Despite Saturdays disaster, 150, 000 went to Farnborough for the last day of the air

Despite Saturdays disaster, 150, 000 went to Farnborough for the last day of the air show. This hill Ð crowded when the picture was taken Ð looked very much the same on Saturday



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