Lifeboats Collection (page 14)

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"

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

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

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

Aberystwyth lifeboat, circa 1900

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Barry Dock lifeboat pictures on her return to Barry following a search for a missing man which was called off. 28th March 1963

Frank Tinsley, Coxswain of the Arthur and Blanche Harris Lifeboat, and Second Mechanical Engineer Mike Nash at work on the boat during its sea trials off the coast of Barry.1st April 1968

Coxswain Mr. Frank Tinsley seated at the controls of the Barry lifeboat during an exercise in the Bristol Channel. 4th March 1970

Two airmen are hoisted to the safety of an RAF helicopter after being picked up by Barry lifeboat during an air-sea rescue exercise. 27th January 1966

When the crew members of a Gower-based private rescue service put to sea in future on a mercy mission, they will speed to the scene on board the latest inshore rescue craft

The John and Naomi Beattie, a restored lifeboat, starts its journey from Swansea to Aberystwyth after being relaunched at a special ceremony in Swansea. It is to become a floating exhibit

The Barry coxswain, Mr. Frank Tinsley, ready to board one of the Royal National Lifeboat Institutions new lifeboats, the Blanche and Arthur Harris

The Mayor of Barry (Alderman Ewart Morgan) and the Mayoress of Barry (Miss Eileen Morgan), with members of the Barry Branch of the British Sailors Society leave on a lifeboat on a Christmas visit to

The Barry Dock lifeboat slides down the slipway as she leaves dock to deliver Christmas goods to the Breaksea Light Ship in the Bristol Channel. 23rd December 1961

The Mayor of Barry (Alderman C. T. Price) and local members of the British Sailors Society
The Mayor of Barry (Alderman C.T. Price) and local members of the British Sailors Society paid their annual Christmas visit to the men on board the Breaksea lightship in mid Bristol channel today

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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.