Life Boat Collection (page 9)

Lifeboat Station interior - Constantinople
The interior of the Lifeboat Station, Constantinople

KNSM shipping company
A Spanish language KNSM Royal Netherlands Steamship Company poster depicting the lifeboats of an ocean liner

Bowness Ferry Boat
The departing Bowness Ferry boat on the way to Furness Abbey, transporting two horse-drawn carriages across Lake Windermere, Cumbria

The Stafford House Fete - scene in the gardens
The Lifeboat Fete at Stafford House, the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland. Scene in the gardens, which were illuminated

Great Fete at Stafford House
Page from The Tatler 3rd July 1901, covering the fete at Stafford House in aid of the National Lifeboat Institution. Stafford House, the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland

Limehouse Boatyard Etc
Messrs Forrestts lifeboat building yard and the elevated railway at Limehouse

Portland Harbour - Funnels of Ships of the Royal Navy Fleet

Lifeboat from the Titanic
A photograph showing a rope ladder being fixed from the lifeboat to the Carpathia

Dramatic rescue of a young girl
A colour illustration showing a relieved mother reaching out to a lifeboat man for her rescued daughter

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

Outward Bound by Unknown Artist
Scene showing a lifeboat team rescuing the crew of a capsized boat

The Sea Messenger, 1870
Engraving of the Sea Messenger, a lifeboat designed for ships letters and papers, invented by J.A.R. Vandenbergh. As many ships carried mail and state papers

Patent Reversible Lifeboat, 1875
Engraving of a patent reversible lifeboat for ships, designed by Anderson and Burkinshaw of Bridlington Quay, 1875. The lifeboat could be used either way up

Survivors in a Lifeboat, 1918
Photograph showing the survivors of a passenger ship, sunk by German submarine action, adrift at sea in a small lifeboat during the First World War

Captain Jerninghams Anchor-Firing Mortar, 1846
Engraving of an experiment to test Captain Jerninghams idea to assist the launching of lifeboats. The launching of lifeboats from a beach into heavy breaking surf was often dangerous

Lifeboat on Roadside
Shiver my timbers! What a strange roadside sight! Once the pride of Falmouth, Cornwall, this old lifeboat lay for many years in quiet country lane in Surrey

Pleasure Steamer
Passengers on the deck of a pleasure steamer at Southend, Essex, England

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

Cullercoats Lifeboat
Launching the lifeboat at Cullercoats, Tyne and Wear : the boat is dragged into the water on its carriage

On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the central stree
On board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the central street of shops, over 150 meters long, with the spacious embarkation hall

On board the luxury liner, L Atlantique, the chapel, where
On board the French luxury liner, L Atlantique. A unusual feature at the time, the decorative chapel, where passenger could attend religious services and practise their devotions during a voyage

Burnt out liner L Atlantique, successfully brought into port
The burnt out liner, L Atlantique successfully brought into port at Cherbourg. The fire broke out in the early hours of 4th January 1933, at 6am the abandon ship order was given

Lifeboat Drill, Germany
Lifeboat drill on a German warship

Kings Lynn from Ouse
An unusual view of the town of Kings Lynn, Norfolk, looking across a steam ship on the River Ouse, towards St. Margarets Church

Greathead Lifeboat / Anon
Greatheads Lifeboat rescues a ship in trouble. Date: 1791

A lifeguards surf board on the beach at Nanven cove in Cornwall, UK
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Belgica / Gerlache
The Belgica expedition which gathered many geological samples. De Gerlache on the bridge of the Belgica

Goodyears Lifeboat
Charles Goodyear of New Haven, Connecticut, best known for his tyres, also displays an india-rubber lifeboat and pontoon at the Crystal Palace

Man and Dog Rescued
A fisherman and his dog are rescued by a lifeboat as he clings to the wreck of his boat

Red Cross of the Sea
A lifeboat saves passengers from a sailing vessel : note the insignia, The Red Cross of the Sea which we have not seen elsewhere

H. M. s. Lord Nelson
British sailors lowering a lifeboat from H.M.S. Lord Nelson, which was completed in 1908 and was active during World War One, including in the Dardanelles in 1915

Haste to Rescue
Horses pull the lifeboat across the beach to the sea

Titanic / Music Sheet (Fr)
Nearer My God To Thee (" Plus Pre De Toi Mon Dieu" ) French music sheet of the hymn played by the band on the deck of the Titanic as the ship sank

Shipwreck / Titanic
Women and children board a lifeboat on B-deck

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"From Titanic Tragedy to Heroic Rescues: The Lifesaving Legacy of Lifeboats" In the wake of the sinking of the Titanic, lifeboats became synonymous with hope and survival. As RSS Discovery majestically moored on Thames Embankment in London, it served as a poignant reminder of the importance of these vessels. Appledore, Devon witnessed countless brave crewmen embarking on their life-saving missions aboard sturdy lifeboats. Their unwavering dedication to rescuing those in peril at sea was commendable. The Wreck Chart of the British Isles for 1868 stands as a testament to the treacherous waters that necessitated these floating sanctuaries. It highlighted the need for well-equipped lifeboats ready to face any maritime disaster head-on. Amidst bustling container ships, England's Tynemouth RNLI station stood tall on Tyne & Wear's East Quayside in North Shields. This strategic location ensured swift responses during emergencies, providing solace to those stranded at sea. Bembridge Lifeboat Station exemplified courage and selflessness as its crew fearlessly braved tumultuous waves off Isle of Wight's coast. They embodied hope amidst chaos and offered a lifeline to those desperately clinging onto survival. Ben Dale, an esteemed lifeboatman from Harwich, Essex epitomized resilience and bravery in his tireless efforts to save lives at sea. His unwavering commitment inspired generations following his footsteps into this noble profession. During World War I, fishing boats transformed into impromptu saviors as they rescued sailors adrift amidst turbulent waters. These unsung heroes proved that even ordinary vessels could become beacons of salvation when humanity called upon them. Harbors across coastal towns provided sanctuary for weary lifeboats returning from their daring missions. Against picturesque backdrops where town met ocean horizon, these vessels represented triumph over adversity—a symbol etched into maritime history.