Lifeboats Collection (page 9)

Sailors of a shipwrecked English steamer, rescued after a terrible agony of forty hours... (colour litho)
2815255 Sailors of a shipwrecked English steamer, rescued after a terrible agony of forty hours... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dramas of the sea, crew of an Italian steamer shipwrecked in the Gulf of Viscaya... (colour litho)
2815170 The dramas of the sea, crew of an Italian steamer shipwrecked in the Gulf of Viscaya... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the sea)

The Dramas Of The Sea, The Clash Of Two Steamers At Marseille And The Sinking Of Liban (Colour Litho)
2798675 The Dramas Of The Sea, The Clash Of Two Steamers At Marseille And The Sinking Of Liban (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dramas Of The Sea)

Dramatic Rescue Of Four Castaways In The Gulf Of Naples (colour litho)
2798643 Dramatic Rescue Of Four Castaways In The Gulf Of Naples (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Poland Burning at Sea in May 1840, 1860 (w / c on paper)
PEM216837 The Poland Burning at Sea in May 1840, 1860 (w/c on paper) by Roux, Francois Geoffroy (1811-82); 52.7x69.8 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

The New Lifeboat and Electric Tramway at Blackpool (engraving)
1041156 The New Lifeboat and Electric Tramway at Blackpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lifeboat and Electric Tramway at Blackpool)

An Alarm of Fire at Sea, lowering the Life-Boat (engraving)
1037846 An Alarm of Fire at Sea, lowering the Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Alarm of Fire at Sea, lowering the Life-Boat)

The Cutter of the SS "Mayo"taking off Survivors from the Wrecked SS "Aden"(litho)
1042389 The Cutter of the SS " Mayo" taking off Survivors from the Wrecked SS " Aden" (litho) by Nash

The Foundering of the French Liner "La Bourgogne", the Desperate Struggle for Life as the Vessel Sank (litho)
1063665 The Foundering of the French Liner " La Bourgogne", the Desperate Struggle for Life as the Vessel Sank (litho) by Nash

With the "X"Fleet, a Man overboard from HMS "Hannibal"off the Scilly Islands (litho)
1037254 With the " X" Fleet, a Man overboard from HMS " Hannibal" off the Scilly Islands (litho) by Nash

The Wreck of the North German Lloyd Mail Steamer "Eider"on the Atherfield Ledge, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1055934 The Wreck of the North German Lloyd Mail Steamer " Eider" on the Atherfield Ledge, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School

Life-Boat Saturday in Manchester (b / w photo)
1100290 Life-Boat Saturday in Manchester (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life-Boat Saturday in Manchester)

Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat (engraving)
1098224 Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Exmouth Life-Boat)

Wouldhave Monument, South Shields (colour photo)
3096678 Wouldhave Monument, South Shields (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wouldhave Monument, South Shields)

Launching the Life Boat (litho)
1613808 Launching the Life Boat (litho) by Watson, John Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching the Life Boat. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 March 1872)

Captain Urquharts Life-Preserving Raft (engraving)
1619448 Captain Urquharts Life-Preserving Raft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Urquharts Life-Preserving Raft)

The late Storms, launching the Life-Boat at Brighton (engraving)
1621447 The late Storms, launching the Life-Boat at Brighton (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Storms)

Portable Life-Boats, and Life-Rafts for Ships, by Commander George Beadon, RN (engraving)
1617265 Portable Life-Boats, and Life-Rafts for Ships, by Commander George Beadon, RN (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portable Life-Boats)

Presentation of a Life-Boat by the Cadets of the Thames Nautical College Ship, Worcester
1614090 Presentation of a Life-Boat by the Cadets of the Thames Nautical College Ship, Worcester, " Three Cheers for the Life-Boat

Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance (engraving)
1620569 Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race of Six Life-Boats at Penzance)

Shipwreck of "The Northern Belle, "the Crew of "The Mary White, "in their Life-Boat (engraving)
1587273 Shipwreck of " The Northern Belle, " the Crew of " The Mary White, " in their Life-Boat (engraving) by English School

Loss of the Clan Macduff, Boat from the Upupa going to the Rescue (engraving)
1590862 Loss of the Clan Macduff, Boat from the Upupa going to the Rescue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loss of the Clan Macduff)

Foundering of the Steam-Ship La Plata in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
1589425 Foundering of the Steam-Ship La Plata in the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds (b / w photo)
1604346 Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life-Boat Saturday at Leeds)

To the Rescue! (engraving)
1606070 To the Rescue! (engraving) by Burton, Frederick William (1816-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Rescue! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 December 1896)

Collision off Folkestone between Two German Ironclads, Rescue of Survivors from the Turret-Ship Grosser Kurfurst
1590122 Collision off Folkestone between Two German Ironclads, Rescue of Survivors from the Turret-Ship Grosser Kurfurst (engraving) by English School

Life Boat (pencil on paper)
1214593 Life Boat (pencil on paper) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 13.4 x10.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

A Life-Boat Competition (engraving)
1624934 A Life-Boat Competition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Life-Boat Competition)

The Loss of the Yacht Mignonette (engraving)
1622781 The Loss of the Yacht Mignonette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of the Yacht Mignonette)

A Timely Rescue (engraving)
1060440 A Timely Rescue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Timely Rescue. Illustration for The Graphic)

Launch of the Freemasons Life-Boat "Albert Edward" at Clacton-on-Sea (engraving)
1059762 Launch of the Freemasons Life-Boat " Albert Edward" at Clacton-on-Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Loss of thess "Kenmure Castle", the Survivors sighting the French Steamer "Montataire
1044273 The Loss of thess " Kenmure Castle", the Survivors sighting the French Steamer " Montataire, " 4 February 1883 (engraving) by Nash

Launch of the "Isis"Life-Boat at Oxford (engraving)
1099138 Launch of the " Isis" Life-Boat at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the " Isis" Life-Boat at Oxford)

Launch of a Life-Boat at Weymouth (engraving)
1103802 Launch of a Life-Boat at Weymouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of a Life-Boat at Weymouth)

The Loss of the Inman Liner "City of Montreal"(engraving)
1046051 The Loss of the Inman Liner " City of Montreal" (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Sands, the Lifeboat waiting for a Chance (engraving)
1058652 On the Sands, the Lifeboat waiting for a Chance (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Sands, the Lifeboat waiting for a Chance)

A Man Overboard, lowering the Ships Lifeboat (engraving)
1058229 A Man Overboard, lowering the Ships Lifeboat (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man Overboard, lowering the Ships Lifeboat)

New Patent Reversible Lifeboat for Ships (engraving)
1053687 New Patent Reversible Lifeboat for Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Patent Reversible Lifeboat for Ships)

Arrival of the Lifeboats "Maria"and "Alfred"at St Petersburg (engraving)
1053223 Arrival of the Lifeboats " Maria" and " Alfred" at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School

A Man Overboard (engraving)
1107423 A Man Overboard (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man Overboard)

A Life-Boat in Manchester (engraving)
1107262 A Life-Boat in Manchester (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Life-Boat in Manchester)

Henry Francis Greathead (engraving)
815728 Henry Francis Greathead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Francis Greathead (1757-1818)

Tomb of William Wouldhave (engraving)
3628664 Tomb of William Wouldhave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomb of William Wouldhave)

In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats sent... (colour litho)
2815748 In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats sent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Dramas Of The Sea, The Shipwreck Of The Wallawalla Steam Loaded With Gold Diggers From The Klondike (Colour Litho)
2798512 The Dramas Of The Sea, The Shipwreck Of The Wallawalla Steam Loaded With Gold Diggers From The Klondike (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed... (colour litho)
2808662 Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed... (colour litho) by Beltrame

One of the Life-Boats of the National Life-Boat Institution proceeding to rescue a Shipwrecked Crew (engraving)
2773223 One of the Life-Boats of the National Life-Boat Institution proceeding to rescue a Shipwrecked Crew (engraving) by English School

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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.