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Background imageRnli Collection: Ben Dale, lifeboatman of Harwich, Essex

Ben Dale, lifeboatman of Harwich, Essex
Ben Dale, a famous lifeboatman of Harwich, Essex, who served as Coxswain for 23 years. Pictured here with two medals pinned to his chest

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, Devon

Lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, on the North Devon coast. The lifeboat has left the shore, and the crewmen are wading in the shallows

Background imageRnli Collection: Coastguard Station and Promenade, Cromer, North Norfolk

Coastguard Station and Promenade, Cromer, North Norfolk. Now the site of the wonderful RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and Rocket House Cafe (I recommend the dressed Cromer crab salad...). Date: circa 1905

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat Coxswain Jonas Oxley, Walton, Essex

Lifeboat Coxswain Jonas Oxley, Walton, Essex
Portrait of Jonas Oxley, lifeboat coxswain of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from 1947 to 1964. Seen here standing outside the boat house. circa 1963

Background imageRnli Collection: Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

Background imageRnli Collection: Henry Freeman, Coxwain of the Whitby Lifeboat

Henry Freeman, Coxwain of the Whitby Lifeboat, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageRnli Collection: The Committee Room at RNLI headquarters

The Committee Room at RNLI headquarters, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageRnli Collection: Sir Charles Wright Macara and Lady Marion Macara

Sir Charles Wright Macara and Lady Marion Macara, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat Memorial, St. Annes, Lancashire

Lifeboat Memorial, St. Annes, Lancashire, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Background imageRnli Collection: Weymouth lifeboat Lady Kylsant in 1929

Weymouth lifeboat Lady Kylsant in 1929 Date: 1929

Background imageRnli Collection: Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat and colleague, Anglesey

Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat and colleague, Anglesey
David Gallichan, Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat leads a crew member from the lifeboat station in Anglesey. The Sunday Times Date: 1991

Background imageRnli Collection: Henry Freeman, lifeboatman Whitby - Victorian period

Henry Freeman, lifeboatman Whitby - Victorian period

Background imageRnli Collection: Calendar cover, The Ancient Order of Foresters

Calendar cover, The Ancient Order of Foresters, Always Ready To Help - lifeboat rescue scene. Date: 1936

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat coxswain

Lifeboat coxswain, with RNLB The Lord Southborough Date: 1920

Background imageRnli Collection: Group photo, Lifeboat Crew

Group photo, Lifeboat Crew Date: 1920

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat rescue

Lifeboat rescue, and every soul was saved alive Date: circa 1890

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifesavers by Stettman

Lifesavers by Stettman. Date: circa 1908

Background imageRnli Collection: Launch of the Boy's Own No. 2 Lifeboat at Poole, Dorset

Launch of the Boy's Own No. 2 Lifeboat at Poole, Dorset in July 1882 Date: 1882

Background imageRnli Collection: Photograph of a practice launch of the Lifeboat

Photograph of a practice launch of the Lifeboat, Coversack, Cornwall. Outdoor seascape action shot. Captioned, Launching the Lifeboat, in case'

Background imageRnli Collection: Cromer's Motor Lifeboat and Crew

Cromer's Motor Lifeboat and Crew at the end of the Town Pier. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat putting out to sea, St Ives, Cornwall

Lifeboat putting out to sea, St Ives, Cornwall
The James Stevens lifeboat setting out in a choppy sea, St Ives, Cornwall. The James Stevens No.10 was built for St Ives by Thames Ironworks in 1899

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat crew in action at sea, English coast

Lifeboat crew in action at sea, English coast
Lifeboat crew in action at sea on the English coast. Date: 1922

Background imageRnli Collection: Nieces of Duchess of York selling RNLI flags

Nieces of Duchess of York selling RNLI flags
Jean and Elizabeth Elphinstone, nieces of the Duchess of York, selling Royal National Lifeboat Institute flags. 1935

Background imageRnli Collection: Former RNLI St Davids lifeboat station, St Justinian, South

Former RNLI St Davids lifeboat station, St Justinian, South
A crewman climbs the steps from the RNLI St Davids lifeboat station at St Justinian, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The previous lifeboat station can be seen bottom right

Background imageRnli Collection: Atlantic College, St Donats, Llantwit Major, South Wales

Atlantic College, St Donats, Llantwit Major, South Wales
Schoolboys in motor-powered inflatable dinghies on the sea near Atlantic College (United World College of the Atlantic), St Donats Castle, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, South Wales. Date: 1969

Background imageRnli Collection: Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, off Penzance, Cornwall

Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, off Penzance, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat, Mabel Alice, travelling at speed off the coast of Penzance, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Background imageRnli Collection: RNLI lifeboat crew, St Ives, Cornwall

RNLI lifeboat crew, St Ives, Cornwall, just returned from a rescue mission. Includes Tommy Cocking, coxswain (second from left). Date: circa 1980s

Background imageRnli Collection: Duke of Kent on a lifeboat at Newlyn harbour, Cornwall

Duke of Kent on a lifeboat at Newlyn harbour, Cornwall
The Duke of Kent in Newlyn harbour, Cornwall, for the naming of the new Penlee lifeboat, the Mabel Alice, on 18 July 1983. 1983

Background imageRnli Collection: Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton

Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton
Crew members of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Seen here at the boathouse, wearing their cork lifebelts with the lifeboat behind them

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat coxswain Henry Britton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Lifeboat coxswain Henry Britton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Henry Britton, coxswain of the lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from 1884 to 1914. Seen here wearing his cork lifejacket, with the lifeboat behind him. circa 1900

Background imageRnli Collection: St Cybi lifeboat, Civil Service No. 9

St Cybi lifeboat, Civil Service No. 9, a Barnett-class lifeboat, funded by the Civil Service lifeboat fund

Background imageRnli Collection: Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall

Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts and their passengers to Newlyn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageRnli Collection: Hastings lifeboat on a rough sea, with crew on board

Hastings lifeboat on a rough sea, with crew on board. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRnli Collection: In-shore rescue service at work, Eastbourne, Sussex

In-shore rescue service at work, Eastbourne, Sussex
In-shore rescue service at work, helping someone with an upturned boat, off Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: early 1970s

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat practice drill, Eastbourne, Sussex

Lifeboat practice drill, Eastbourne, Sussex
RNLI lifeboat practice drill in progress off Eastbourne, Sussex. early 1960s

Background imageRnli Collection: Duke of Kent at lifeboat naming, Newlyn harbour, Cornwall

Duke of Kent at lifeboat naming, Newlyn harbour, Cornwall
The Duke of Kent taking part in a lifeboat naming service in Newlyn harbour, Cornwall, for the naming of the new Penlee lifeboat, the Mabel Alice, on 18 July 1983. Date: 1983

Background imageRnli Collection: Lowestoft No. 2 Lifeboat Stock Exchange

Lowestoft No. 2 Lifeboat Stock Exchange
Lowestoft No.2 Lifeboat Stock Exchange, presented to The Royal National Life Boat Institution in 1893 by the members of the London Stock Exchange

Background imageRnli Collection: Two lifeboat coxswains, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Two lifeboat coxswains, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Retiring lifeboat coxswain John Byford (left) and new coxswain Thomas Bloom, pictured at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Background imageRnli Collection: Prince George naming the new lifeboat, Walton, Essex

Prince George naming the new lifeboat, Walton, Essex
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), at the naming ceremony of the new lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Background imageRnli Collection: Wartime Lifeboat Crew after a dramatic rescue, Walton

Wartime Lifeboat Crew after a dramatic rescue, Walton
Eight members of the lifeboat crew at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, pictured on the day they rescued three men from the barge Martha

Background imageRnli Collection: True to the Core lifeboat, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

True to the Core lifeboat, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The lifeboat of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, named True to the Core, seen here under sail with her crew on board wearing their cork lifebelts. circa 1898

Background imageRnli Collection: Lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The crew of the first voluntary lifeboat of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, named True to the Core. They are seen here wearing their cork lifebelts. circa 1905

Background imageRnli Collection: Isle of Wight - Yarmouth Lifeboat Crew

Isle of Wight - Yarmouth Lifeboat Crew
Isle of Wight - The Yarmouth Lifeboat Crew. The large wheels of the trailers are fitted with boards, preventing the wheels from digging into the soft sand of the beach. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRnli Collection: Appledore lifeboat, Devon

Appledore lifeboat, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen sailing offshore at Appledore, on the North Devon coast

Background imageRnli Collection: British Lifeboat C1880

British Lifeboat C1880
A lifeboat of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution - it is equipped with a sail to assist the oarsmen if the wind is in a favourable direction


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