Life Boats Collection

Lifeboat Station, Selsey, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Saving of Audacious Crew
Audacious, one of the most powerful members of the Allied fleet, is sunk by a German mine. A rescue operation is immediately begun

Second Coxswain Mann of the Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station, 1909
Photographic portrait of Second Coxswain Mann, of the City of Winchester and Dresden, both Aldeburgh lifeboats; credited with saving hundreds of lives

Lifeboat / Boys own Paper
The lifeboat to the rescue in stormy seas. 1901

Tynemouth Lifeboat
The Tynemouth lifeboat closing on a wrecked ship in a stormy sea off Tynemouth Priory and lighthouse Date: circa 1840

The Long, Long Drift
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to an article entitled: The Long, Long Drift by John Prebble, relating to the The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-17

Launch - Cromer Lifeboat
The return of the Cromer lifeboat after assisting a crippled trawler to port

Launching the Lifeboat
Launching the lifeboat from a carriage into a rough sea whilst the crew climb aboard

Manila Docks
Unloading a shipment of cargo from ships in Manila docks, Philippines. Three young men in shorts wipe the sweat from themselves in the heat. Date: late 1930s

View of grass promenade in seaside resort town, with windmill and old lifeboat house in distance, Lytham Windmill, Old Lifeboat House Museum, Lytham St. Anne s, Lancashire, England, january

The Brighton Lifeboat
The lifeboat at Brighton, Sussex, is dragged into the water : the boat carries sails to assist the oarsmen if the wind is in a favourable direction

Throwing the Life-Line
A member of the lifeboat crew wearing a cork flotation jacket is about to throw out the life-line during a rescue

Wolf Rock Lighthouse hauling in the relief staff
The Wolf Rock Lighthouse hauling in the relief staff Date: 1920

Lifeboat coxswain, with RNLB The Lord Southborough Date: 1920

Group photo, Lifeboat Crew Date: 1920

Dandelion-Puff Balloon Club by Thomas Maybank Date: 1920

Lifeboatman's tales of the sea Date: 1920

Lifeboat to the rescue in a rough sea Date: 1920

Hauling the lifeboat through a narrow street Date: 1920

Falling Leaf Aero Club by Thomas Maybank Date: 1920

Come Aboard the Lifeboat - man gesturing Date: 1920

Abandon Ship, lifeboat alongside Date: 1920

A Motor Lifeboat in action on the sea Date: 1920

Castaways in the greatest distress on a makeshift raft, danger, North Sea, 1881, Germany
3 people, aggressive, belligerent, dangerous, dangers, difficult, difficulties, difficulty, drawing, drawings, drawn, endangerment, europe's, frg, genus, german, german federal republic, hazard

Four Romanian students, who had proposed to go on a small boat from Constanza... (colour litho)
2778086 Four Romanian students, who had proposed to go on a small boat from Constanza... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four Romanian students)

The Flying Dinghy (Colour Litho)
2783468 The Flying Dinghy (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flying dinghy)

Improved Diving Dresses and Life-Boats (engraving)
1608356 Improved Diving Dresses and Life-Boats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Improved Diving Dresses and Life-Boats)

A Sailors Picnic, "Man Overboard! Lower away the Life-Boats"(engraving)
1038364 A Sailors Picnic, " Man Overboard! Lower away the Life-Boats" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sailors Picnic, " Man Overboard)

A burning ship spotted off the coast of Nice, the Livorno steamer bound for Genoa flocked... (colour litho)
2778215 A burning ship spotted off the coast of Nice, the Livorno steamer bound for Genoa flocked... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho)
2777767 Fury of waves on the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fury of waves on the Black Sea)

Aquatic Fete and Trial of Life-Saving Apparatus at Berwick (engraving)
1041589 Aquatic Fete and Trial of Life-Saving Apparatus at Berwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HMS Crescent, commanded by HRH the Duke of York, at Sea (litho)
1063645 HMS Crescent, commanded by HRH the Duke of York, at Sea (litho) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Crescent, commanded by HRH the Duke of York, at Sea)

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)

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

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

Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving)
1607519 Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant McKillops Plan for Stowing Life-Boats)

Russian Marriage Festivities, Procession of Life-Boats at St Petersburg (engraving)
1105603 Russian Marriage Festivities, Procession of Life-Boats at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Marriage Festivities)

A group of people on board the liner Georgie in Liverpool docks, waiting to sail to Australia. The man on the left is Mr Pope, the Chairman of the Future Emigrants To Australia Society

A Day In the life of a Lifeboatwoman, Dawn Mead (23) of Eastbourne with the RNLI inshore Rescueboat, December 1997

Mrs Buggins seen here waving off her son as the troopship Dunera sails for the far east. 30th April 1953

Queen Mother August 1989 wearing a yellow mac after naming Thurso lifeboat

The new Penlee lifeboat launched with a new crew in the Cornish village of Mousehole. The 47ft Guy and Clare Hunter lifeboat sets off to patrol the rough seas of Lands End. 15th February 1982

Pre-sailing drill aboard the French SS Sontay in unknown port. 1st May 1917

Lifeboat at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, The James Leath being hauled ashore. 31st May 1935

Crew of Lifeboat Guide of Dunkirk, Cadgwith, Cornwall. 12th June 1947. L to right Harry Putt ( Stephens). Alfie Stephens. Will Arthur. Fred Stephens COX. Watson Sec. Henry Jane. Buller

World War II: Shipping survivors from a boat attack on an Atlantic convoy. November 1944 P011661

New lifeboat at Brixham, Devon. The Prince of Wales making a speech before the launch. 29th July 1932. zxsa

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Lifeboats have long been an integral part of coastal communities, serving as a symbol of hope and bravery in times of peril. From the Lifeboat Station in Selsey, West Sussex, England to Appledore, Devon, these vessels and their dedicated crewmen have saved countless lives throughout history. One such remarkable rescue was the Saving of Audacious Crew. In a display of unwavering courage, the lifeboat and its crew battled treacherous waves off the coast of Tynemouth to bring all souls safely ashore. This heroic act is forever etched in the annals of maritime history. However, not all stories end with triumph. The Penlee Lifeboat Disaster serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by those who selflessly risk their lives to save others. Despite their valiant efforts during a fierce storm, both lifeboats tragically perished along with all hands on board. The dedication and sacrifice exhibited by these brave men are exemplified by Second Coxswain Mann from Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station in 1909. His unwavering commitment to duty earned him admiration and respect from his fellow seafarers. In picturesque seaside towns like Lytham Windmill, old lifeboat houses stand as silent witnesses to tales untold - reminders that even amidst leisurely strolls along grass promenades or visits to windmills; danger can lurk just beyond the horizon. The Long, Long Drift captures another facet of life at sea - moments when time seems suspended as lifeboats navigate through vast expanses without sight or sound except for crashing waves against sturdy hulls. These journeys test both skill and endurance but ultimately reaffirm humanity's indomitable spirit. Launch after launch at Cromer Lifeboat showcases how every call for help triggers an immediate response from these unsung heroes who willingly face uncertainty head-on. Their readiness ensures that no distress signal goes unanswered within Manila Docks or any other port worldwide.