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Background imageShip Collection: The Mumbles lifeboat. 3rd September 1964

The Mumbles lifeboat. 3rd September 1964

Background imageShip Collection: John Williams MBE, the retiring Hon. Secretary at Porthcawl lifeboat station

John Williams MBE, the retiring Hon. Secretary at Porthcawl lifeboat station. 29th April 1998

Background imageShip Collection: The dediocation ceremony of the lifeboat John Cresswell at Penarth. 16th August 1989

The dediocation ceremony of the lifeboat John Cresswell at Penarth. 16th August 1989

Background imageShip Collection: The Porthcawl Lifeboat crew Left to right: Stuart Roberts, Senior Helmsman

The Porthcawl Lifeboat crew Left to right: Stuart Roberts, Senior Helmsman, Simon Ladbrooke, Laurie Dowell. March 1999

Background imageShip Collection: Christopher Missen, Ross Purchase and Joseph Missen, who hope to follow in the footsteps

Christopher Missen, Ross Purchase and Joseph Missen, who hope to follow in the footsteps of their fathers, trying out the new Atlantic 75 Lifeboat at the Porthcawl RNLI Station. 16th August 1996

Background imageShip Collection: An Atlantic 75 vessel, the Porthcawl lifeboat. 29th April 1998

An Atlantic 75 vessel, the Porthcawl lifeboat. 29th April 1998

Background imageShip Collection: Hauling on two guide ropes, the launching crew steady the Ferryside Lifeboat as it runs

Hauling on two guide ropes, the launching crew steady the Ferryside Lifeboat as it runs down the slipway for its final run. The station is due to be closed at the end of the month. 22nd June 1960

Background imageShip Collection: A newlife-saver made a splash at its official launch in West Wales yesterday

A newlife-saver made a splash at its official launch in West Wales yesterday. The town of New Quay welcomed a new, 16-foot inflatable lifeboat bought with proceeds from a charity concert

Background imageShip Collection: Captain Graham Sommerfield, Honorary Secretary at Penarth Lifeboat Station August

Captain Graham Sommerfield, Honorary Secretary at Penarth Lifeboat Station August 1995

Background imageShip Collection: On its half tracked carriage, the Ferryside Lifeboat runs down the slipway

On its half tracked carriage, the Ferryside Lifeboat runs down the slipway, steadied by the launching crew on two guides ropes as it makes its final run

Background imageShip Collection: The American built lifeboat that is touring lifeboat stations around the British Isles

The American built lifeboat that is touring lifeboat stations around the British Isles put In to the Mumbles Pier on Sunday morning for members of the Mumbles Lifeboat Crew to try out for themselves

Background imageShip Collection: Coxswain Derek Scott with the crew of the Mumbles lifeboat

Coxswain Derek Scott with the crew of the Mumbles lifeboat. They took along two extra hands for this trip to the Bristol Channel lightships before Christmas. The lifeboat has a regular crew of seven

Background imageShip Collection: The site of the new Penarth Lifeboat Station at the sea front in Penarth

The site of the new Penarth Lifeboat Station at the sea front in Penarth. Circa 1995

Background imageShip Collection: The Mumbles lifeboat plunges down from the slipway as she leaves to deliver Christmas

The Mumbles lifeboat plunges down from the slipway as she leaves to deliver Christmas Cards to various light vessels in the Bristol Channel. 23rd December 1963

Background imageShip Collection: Members of the Penarth Lifeboat Crew who took part in a rescue near Cardiff

Members of the Penarth Lifeboat Crew who took part in a rescue near Cardiff : Andrew Rabiotti, Karl Lawrence and Gareth Wigmore. August 1995

Background imageShip Collection: Invited guests being brought being given a trip around the bay on the Llandudno lifeboat

Invited guests being brought being given a trip around the bay on the Llandudno lifeboat Lilly Wainwright, leaving Rhos jetty

Background imageShip Collection: New Quay mechanic Mervyn Thomas on board the RNLB 'Birds Eye'

New Quay mechanic Mervyn Thomas on board the RNLB "Birds Eye"
New Quay mechanic Mervyn Thomas on board the RNLB " Birds Eye" at New Quay Lifeboat Station, It was replaced in 1990 with a new Mersey Class lifeboat. Circa 1990

Background imageShip Collection: The arrival of the new motor lifeboat at New Quay, Cardiganshire

The arrival of the new motor lifeboat at New Quay, Cardiganshire. The old sailing lifeboat can be seen on the left of the picture. The name of the new vessel is " St Albans"

Background imageShip Collection: Gareth Davies, a captain at Rest Bay Lifeboat Station at Porthcawl

Gareth Davies, a captain at Rest Bay Lifeboat Station at Porthcawl, looking around the station. June 1997

Background imageShip Collection: Pwllhelis new lifeboat, The Catherine and Vircoe Buckland

Pwllhelis new lifeboat, The Catherine and Vircoe Buckland, pictured shortly before its official launch on 20th August 1953

Background imageShip Collection: 36 year old Aileen Jones, the only female helm in the RNLI in Wales

36 year old Aileen Jones, the only female helm in the RNLI in Wales, pictured at Porthcawl in Wales, where she is a volunteer. 21st May 1999

Background imageShip Collection: The latest addition to the complement at Porthcawl Lifeboat Station is the Tiger D

The latest addition to the complement at Porthcawl Lifeboat Station is the Tiger D donated by Esso to mark one years incident free working within the Petrol Companys British fleet

Background imageShip Collection: Steve Moon from the Porthcawl Welcome Group poses with and Veronigue Foucher-Morvan

Steve Moon from the Porthcawl Welcome Group poses with and Veronigue Foucher-Morvan from Saint-Sebastien-sur-Loire, at the Porthcawl Lifeboat Station as part of a town twinning visit. Circa 1999

Background imageShip Collection: Roy Griffiths, ready to receive an emergency call at the new St

Roy Griffiths, ready to receive an emergency call at the new St. Brides Lifeboat Garside, St Davids, Wales. 12th August 1988

Background imageShip Collection: Rhyls new lifeboat tractor seen preparing for submersion tests. 8th January 1954

Rhyls new lifeboat tractor seen preparing for submersion tests. 8th January 1954

Background imageShip Collection: Lifeboat being launched at Tenby Lifeboat Launch Station, South Wales. 17th November 1993

Lifeboat being launched at Tenby Lifeboat Launch Station, South Wales. 17th November 1993

Background imageShip Collection: The Tenby inshore lifeboat crew. 30th August 1979

The Tenby inshore lifeboat crew. 30th August 1979

Background imageShip Collection: St. Davids lifeboat on the slipway at St. Justinian, Pembrokeshire, Wales

St. Davids lifeboat on the slipway at St. Justinian, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 3rd June 1989

Background imageShip Collection: Tenby lifeboatman Philip Wilson. Circa 1991

Tenby lifeboatman Philip Wilson. Circa 1991

Background imageShip Collection: Lifeboat in operation in Rhyl, North Wales. May 1963

Lifeboat in operation in Rhyl, North Wales. May 1963

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

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

Background imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Quinn

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

Background imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Edward and Isabella Quinn

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

Background imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip 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 imageShip Collection: Model of the first purpose-built lifeboat, the Original

Model of the first purpose-built lifeboat, the Original, built by Henry Francis Greathead of South Shields in 1789. South ShieldOs private Law House committee endeavoured to find an inventor who



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