Lifeboats Collection (page 12)

The new self-righting lifeboat The Will and Fanny Kirby leaves Littlehampton for ramsgate on the first leg of her journey to Seaham Harbour

Launching the lifeboat at Robin Hoods Bay near Whitby in North Yorkshire to rescue the crew of a ship which ran in to difficultes off the North Yorkshire coast. 5th January 1921

Londons Lifeboat dock testing equipment. Lifebelts are placed in tanks of water for twenty fours hours then re-weighed to test how much water has soaked in. 24th January 1937

The West Coast, a Torquay fishing boat, was caught in a gale and with tremendous seas running was unable to obtain shelter

A 16ft rubber inshore rescue craft belonging to the Mumbles lifeboat team begins its trials in Swansea Bay. A present to the RNLI from the Rotary Club it has a speed of 25 knots

The Mumbles lifeboat is launched from its base on the Gower Peninsula. 13th March 1974

The Mumbles lifeboat. 3rd September 1964

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

Philip Missen, Hon Secretary at Porthcawl lifeboat station. 29th April 1998

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Tenby inshore lifeboat crew. 30th August 1979

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

Tenby lifeboatman Philip Wilson. Circa 1991

Lifeboat in operation in Rhyl, North Wales. May 1963

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

Kevin Gardener and Steven Buck, both rescued from a cabin cruiser by the RNLI. 2nd March 1999

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lifeboats have played a vital role in maritime history, saving countless lives and providing hope amidst treacherous waters. From the majestic SS Asturias, an ocean liner that met its tragic fate during World War I, to the humble Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962 departing Littlehampton with unwavering determination, these vessels embody bravery and resilience. The Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat crewmen - Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman - stand united, ready to face any challenge that comes their way. Similarly, the Barry lifeboat's Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten alongside Eric Fry exemplify selflessness as they embark on perilous missions. In 1954, Coverack welcomed its new lifeboat with open arms; a symbol of hope for those lost at sea. Meanwhile, the RMS Olympic of the White Star Line carried passengers through calm seas before being repurposed during World War I to aid in military efforts. The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is carefully lifted into position - a testament to teamwork and precision. The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy named Trevor Fryer stands as a reminder of dedication even in smaller vessels. During exercises in the Bristol Channel, members of the Barry lifeboat keep watch diligently against all odds. Their wake carves through winter grey waters as they navigate unpredictable currents. Tenby proudly introduces its new Tyne Class lifeboat RFA Sir Galahad – 47 feet long – ready to serve those in need along its shores. Celebrating their 175th anniversary at Atlantic College's RNLI station in St. Donats showcases how far these brave individuals have come since their inception and can more than just vessels; they represent humanity's unwavering spirit when faced with adversity on unforgiving seas. These snapshots capture moments where courage prevails over fear and remind us that heroes exist among us – dedicated souls who risk their lives to save others.