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

The Tenby inshore lifeboat crew. 30th August 1979

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping Collection: Tenby lifeboatman Philip Wilson. Circa 1991

Tenby lifeboatman Philip Wilson. Circa 1991

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

Lifeboat in operation in Rhyl, North Wales. May 1963

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageShipping 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 imageShipping 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 imageShipping 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 imageShipping 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

Background imageShipping Collection: The United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, John Louis Jnr (seated at the right

The United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, John Louis Jnr (seated at the right) on board the new lifeboat which he had just named " The American Ambassador" at the Atlantic

Background imageShipping Collection: One of the busiest lifeboat stations in Wales has been given a larger

One of the busiest lifeboat stations in Wales has been given a larger and faster boat as part of a policy to improve the rescue service around a popular stretch of coastline

Background imageShipping Collection: A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing

A new type of inshore lifeboat which will be able to operate at night is undergoing trials in Cardigan Bay, off Aberystwyth

Background imageShipping Collection: Port Talbots dedicated band of unpaid lifeguards took command of a new high speed

Port Talbots dedicated band of unpaid lifeguards took command of a new high speed rescue craft yesterday, courtesy of locally based components firm Borg Warner Automotive

Background imageShipping Collection: Bertie Roach and Mike Eynon at Angle lifeboat station after receiving their long-service

Bertie Roach and Mike Eynon at Angle lifeboat station after receiving their long-service medals after 20 years with the RNLI

Background imageShipping Collection: The sea is pool-placid as the sun goes down and the Barry lifeboat stands at her harbour

The sea is pool-placid as the sun goes down and the Barry lifeboat stands at her harbour moorings. The chalets of ButlinOs Holiday Camp dominate the darkening skyline. 27th March 1971

Background imageShipping Collection: Crew of the 16 foot inflatable Little and Broad Haven lifeboat at Little Haven

Crew of the 16 foot inflatable Little and Broad Haven lifeboat at Little Haven: Brian Dilley, David Love, Chris Williamson and Peter Llewellyn. 25th July 1989

Background imageShipping Collection: RNLB Arun, the first prototype boat Arun class lifeboat stationed in Barry, Wales

RNLB Arun, the first prototype boat Arun class lifeboat stationed in Barry, Wales. She entered service at St Peter Port in 1972 but moved on to Barry Dock where it was stationed until 1997

Background imageShipping Collection: Staff at Swanseas Industrial and Maritime Museum have discovered that a dilapidated

Staff at Swanseas Industrial and Maritime Museum have discovered that a dilapidated boat they have been repairing for a few months is of significant importance to Welsh nautical history

Background imageShipping Collection: RNLI volunteers gather outside Manchester Town Hall on a historic day for charity

RNLI volunteers gather outside Manchester Town Hall on a historic day for charity fundraising. Until the late 1880s, the RNLI mostly relied on wealthy philanthropists for financial support

Background imageShipping Collection: The coxswain, Mr Fred Warts and the signalman Mr John Wells tie up the Barry lifeboat

The coxswain, Mr Fred Warts and the signalman Mr John Wells tie up the Barry lifeboat, the Rachel and Mary Evans, as she arrives back at Barry harbour after her six months refit at Littlehampton

Background imageShipping Collection: Aberystwyth lifeboat, circa 1900

Aberystwyth lifeboat, circa 1900

Background imageShipping Collection: The Barry lifeboat speeds away from Barry docks on its annual trip to take Christmas food

The Barry lifeboat speeds away from Barry docks on its annual trip to take Christmas food to the crew of the Trinity House Breaksea Lightship. 23rd December 1969

Background imageShipping Collection: Vivienne Whiteright, Mandy Clarke, and Phillipa Lewis, female crew members of

Vivienne Whiteright, Mandy Clarke, and Phillipa Lewis, female crew members of the Little and Broadhaven lifeboat operating the beat at St Brides Bay, Pembrokeshire. 3rd February 1990

Background imageShipping Collection: A modern self righting lifeboat, the Tyne class lifeboat 47-010 RFA Sir Galahad, at Tenby

A modern self righting lifeboat, the Tyne class lifeboat 47-010 RFA Sir Galahad, at Tenby, Wales. 15th July 1986

Background imageShipping Collection: Coxswain Frank Tinsley (right) and Mechanical Second Coxswain Fred Mullay at

Coxswain Frank Tinsley (right) and Mechanical Second Coxswain Fred Mullay at the controls of the Arthur and Blanche Harris during sea trials off Barry. 1st April 1968

Background imageShipping Collection: Aberystwyths RNLI crew and their boat at the towns fire station

Aberystwyths RNLI crew and their boat at the towns fire station. The fire service came to the rescue of the local lifeboat after it had been cut off from its boathouse due to engineering work

Background imageShipping Collection: Coxswain Frank Tinsley stands in from of the Barry lifeboat RNLB Arthur

Coxswain Frank Tinsley stands in from of the Barry lifeboat RNLB Arthur and Blanche Harris before getting off on its sea trials off the coast of Barry. 1st April 1968

Background imageShipping Collection: The Barry Dock lifeboat searches for the missing crew members of a tug

The Barry Dock lifeboat searches for the missing crew members of a tug. 15th January 1966

Background imageShipping Collection: Deck hand Eric Fry (left) and Mechanical Second Coxswain Fred Mullay at work on board

Deck hand Eric Fry (left) and Mechanical Second Coxswain Fred Mullay at work on board the Arthur and Blanche Harris lifeboat during its sea trials off the coast of Barry. 1st April 1968



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