Life Boats Collection (page 3)

LIFE-BOAT
The Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) Station, Eastbourne, which was built in 1903, seen here with the Royal Navy Lifeboat (RNLB) Beryl Tollemache, which was launched in 1949. Date: 1960s

Lifeboat on Carriage
A lifeboat rests on its carriage, ready to be dragged across the beach and launched into the water to the aid of a ship in distress. Date: circa 1880

View of lifeboat boathouse, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Exposed rocky outcrop on beach at low tide, with lifeboat boathouse, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

View of beach and lifeboat boathouse at sunset, Bembridge Lifeboat Station, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, England, june

Windmill and old lifeboat house in seaside resort town, Lytham Windmill, Old Lifeboat House Museum, Lytham St. Anne s, Lancashire, England, january

RNLI lifeboat station, Lytham St. Anne's, Lancashire, England, january

Zodiac inflatable lifeboats in storage canisters on ferry, The Solent, Isle of Wight, England, july

RNLI D-class inflatable lifeboat in harbour entrance, Dublin Port, Dublin Bay, Ireland, november

Tamar class lifeboat at harbour, RNLB The Misses Robertson of Kintail, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

MS Ruby Princess cruise ship in port. This ship, operated by Princess Cruises, was launched in 2008. Registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, it is 290 metres long, and 36 metres across, with 16 decks

Lifeboat, Freeport, Long Island
Lifeboat, Point, Lookout, Freeport, Long Island Date: c. 1910s

Lifeboats at Padstow, Cornwall
The Padstow Steam Lifeboat Helen Peele (background) at the quayside in Padstow, Cornwall, with the surfboat Edmund Harvey in the foreground

Turkish Steamship Ertogrul
Turkish Imperial steamship (albeit still with high masts for sails) the Ertogrul (named after the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire) riding high in the Bosphorus

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

Lifeboats from the Titanic
A photograph showing two lifeboats approaching the rescue ship Carpathia

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

Aboard a sinking ship
Aboard the sinking Vesris; a photograph taken on deck just seconds before the liner went down, showing people in lifebelts heading for the lifeboats

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

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

The ship, Cospatrick in flames
Emigrant ship, the Cospatrick on fire at sea. On discovery of the fire, the crew tried to extingush the flames, but the wind spread them around the ship

Lifeboat Drill, Germany
Lifeboat drill on a German warship

Leipzig Sinking 1914
During the Battle of the Falkland Islands, German vessel Leipzig sinks with great loss of life after a relentless British attack

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

Great Eastern / Lifeboats
Lifeboats on the starboard quarter of the Great Eastern

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

Lifeboats on Ship
A view of the lifeboats on board the Queen Elizabeth

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

Titanic Stokers Wait
Stokers wait on the deck hoping to board lifeboats

Sinking of Brit Steamer
German representation of sinking of British merchant steamer Monkey

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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.