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Ships Collection (page 4)

Background imageShips Collection: The Cullercoats Zociac lifeboat and crew (left to right) Dave Ankers, Angus Fergusson

The Cullercoats Zociac lifeboat and crew (left to right) Dave Ankers, Angus Fergusson, Ean Nash, Les Sneddon, Robert Oliver and Daniel Smiles

Background imageShips Collection: The Sunday Sun Lifeboat D. 228 stationed at Craster, Northumberland

The Sunday Sun Lifeboat D. 228 stationed at Craster, Northumberland
The Sunday Sun Lifeboat D.228 stationed at Craster, Northumberland. Pictured here is Lifeboat Secretary Bill Robson. Picture 28th May 1975

Background imageShips Collection: Collection boxes for the RNLI are painted at the Borehamwood depot

Collection boxes for the RNLI are painted at the Borehamwood depot. Picture taken circa 1st April 1958

Background imageShips Collection: A swimmer is hauled to safety near Morpeth, Tyne and Wear

A swimmer is hauled to safety near Morpeth, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 3rd August 1981

Background imageShips Collection: Newcastle lifeboat at the dock. On the right is the George

Newcastle lifeboat at the dock. On the right is the George and Olive Turner lifeboat, which was launched on 30th June 1980. Boat number 52-13 Picture taken 9th July 1984

Background imageShips Collection: A new self righting lifeboat is put through trials at Tynemouth Lifeboat station

A new self righting lifeboat is put through trials at Tynemouth Lifeboat station. Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 12th June 1958

Background imageShips Collection: An RNLI inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Boat number 0-280

An RNLI inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Boat number 0-280 Picture taken 9th July 1984

Background imageShips Collection: An inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

An inshore lifeboat. Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 25th May 1998

Background imageShips Collection: The naming ceremony of the lifeboat Tynesider at North Shields fish quay

The naming ceremony of the lifeboat Tynesider at North Shields fish quay. Picture taken 8th December 1949

Background imageShips Collection: Cullercoats inshore boat. Dinghy. Boat numbering is D-229

Cullercoats inshore boat. Dinghy. Boat numbering is D-229. Picture taken 9th June 1981

Background imageShips Collection: The new Wick, Scotland, life-boat Princess Marina which is a 48 foot 6-inch Oakley Mk. II

The new Wick, Scotland, life-boat Princess Marina which is a 48 foot 6-inch Oakley Mk. II
The new Wick, Scotland, life-boat Princess Marina which is a 48 foot 6-inch Oakley Mk.II. boat number 48-13 On 30th September 1970 H.R.H

Background imageShips Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat. George and Olive Turner

The Tynemouth lifeboat. George and Olive Turner Number 52-13 pictured on The Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken circa 30th June 1980

Background imageShips Collection: The Teesmouth lifeboat ties up at Middlesbrough dock after a Polish trawler rejected its

The Teesmouth lifeboat ties up at Middlesbrough dock after a Polish trawler rejected its offer of assistance. Picture taken 30th November 1969

Background imageShips Collection: Mr. Jack Watson, a permanent RNLI mechanic, with the Tynesider lifeboat

Mr. Jack Watson, a permanent RNLI mechanic, with the Tynesider lifeboat. The Tynesider, launched 1947, is the oldest Lifeboat in regular service at an RNLI station, but is bowing out soon

Background imageShips Collection: Cullercoats lifeboat Westmorland launched for a practice run

Cullercoats lifeboat Westmorland launched for a practice run and to assist in the search for the missing Sunderland yawl (type of sailing boat)

Background imageShips Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner on the Tyne River, Tyne and Wear

The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner on the Tyne River, Tyne and Wear. The boat was launched 30th June 1980. Picture taken 9th July 1984

Background imageShips Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner gives a demonstration

The Tynemouth lifeboat George and Olive Turner gives a demonstration. The boat was launched 30th June 1980. Picture taken 25th May 1987

Background imageShips Collection: The George Elmy lifeboat launches on a trial run. 1st June 1950 The boat

The George Elmy lifeboat launches on a trial run. 1st June 1950 The boat sank as it returned home to Seaham, on Saturday 17th November 1962

Background imageShips Collection: The crew of the Teesmouth lifeboat assemble on deck during a practice trip

The crew of the Teesmouth lifeboat assemble on deck during a practice trip. **The picture has some paint on it** Picture taken 22nd March 1959

Background imageShips Collection: The lifeboat Elizabeth Wills Allen launches on her final voyage at Seaham

The lifeboat Elizabeth Wills Allen launches on her final voyage at Seaham. She will go in reserve at Yarmouth and be replaced by the George Elmy which is arriving at her new station from The Isle of

Background imageShips Collection: Launch of The Tynesider lifeboat at Tynemouth. Information on the boat

Launch of The Tynesider lifeboat 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 imageShips Collection: A fisherman is towed to safety by the Tynemouth lifeboat

A fisherman is towed to safety by the Tynemouth lifeboat. Name of Lifeboat not confirmed. Picture taken 21st January 1960

Background imageShips Collection: The Sunderland lifeboat Sarah Jane Myers launches

The Sunderland lifeboat Sarah Jane Myers launches. The ship is often called " William Myers and Sarah Jane Myers" The £ 45

Background imageShips Collection: The RNLI lifeboat Mary Joicy is put to sea for the last time at Newbiggin

The RNLI lifeboat Mary Joicy is put to sea for the last time at Newbiggin. The ninth Lifeboat and last offshore Lifeboat for Newbiggin was funded from a legacy of the late Mrs

Background imageShips Collection: The RNLI lifeboat, The Mary Joicey, arrives back at harbour with a Blyth fishing boat in

The RNLI lifeboat, The Mary Joicey, arrives back at harbour with a Blyth fishing boat in tow. The ninth Lifeboat and last offshore Lifeboat for Newbiggin was funded from a legacy of the late Mrs

Background imageShips Collection: The Newbiggin lifeboat Richard Ashley tows the 40 ton hopper

The Newbiggin lifeboat Richard Ashley tows the 40 ton hopper Crescent Brand into Blyth harbour after an engine failure. The crew of the lifeboat are seen tying up, with the hopper in the background

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

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

Background imageShips 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 imageShips 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



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