Life Jackets Collection

Ramsgate - The crew of the Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read ( coxswain ) Howard Light, William Cook Front Row, William Little, William Vernon and Joseph Read

Attendant des secoure ou la mort; Cote babord: a droite, des passagers prennent place dans un canot Creator: Unknown
Attendant des secoure ou la mort; Cote babord: a droite, des passagers prennent place dans un canot, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris

Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Intimate shark encounter
Ido Meirovich

Children enjoying their summer holidays by taking part in a raft race organised by Fort George Volunteer Scheme. 17th August 1982

Battle in rapids
Milan Malovrh

Survivors
Gianluca Li Causi

Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. A team of U.S. Navy underwater demolition swimmers prepares the Apollo 8 command module for being hoisted aboard the carrier U.S.S

A dramatic rescue on the Norwegian Bear Island (colour litho)
2778108 A dramatic rescue on the Norwegian Bear Island (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dramatic rescue on the Norwegian Bear Island)

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

Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force crossing the English Channel to France, World War II, 1939 (b / w photo)
6015335 Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force crossing the English Channel to France, World War II, 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

W. A. A. Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects
W.A.A.Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects the life jackets. 19th April 1944

Flight Sergeant J Green, Flight Lieutenant L Thompson and Master Navigator J Patterson The flight crew of a RAF Westland Whirlwind Search and Rescue helicopter stationed at RAF Leconfield

Crowded decks following a drill on board a British troopship carrying soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force in Norway, April 1940

Lifeboats medallists receive awards. Standing left to right... Coxswain in Thomas Richards, Bowman William Thomas and motor mechanic William Rogers. March 1954 P000031

Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56. Creator: John Dillwyn Llewelyn
Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56

Sikorsky VS-300A Hoverfly
Igor Sikorsky Conducting the Helicopter First-Flight from Water in the Vought-Sikorsky Vs-300 Prototype (1940 Configuration) Flying with Floats on the Housatonic River, Stratford, Connecticut

Vickers 406 Wellington B-2
An RAF Vickers Wellington Mk II Bomber of 104 Sqn Being Loaded with Bombs by Ground Crew Prior to a Sortie Date: 1941

Discipline: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Discipline - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When a man is sufficiently motivated, discipline will take care of itself. ~ Sir Alexander Paterson

Navy SEAL combat swimmer wearing a closed circuit rebreather
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along the shoreline of Ford Island in

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer adjusts his dive mask while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along

Ambition: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Ambition - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. ~ Bill Cosby

Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat
A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers donn their facemask and prepare to purge all the nitrogen from their LAR-V oxygen underwater breathing apparatus prior to entering the water for training in

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer uses the compass on the attack board to take a bearing on the target before deflating his lifejacket and diving to begin the clandestine compass swim

Man paddling kayak through poles on rapids, elevated view

Standing man wearing wetsuit, helmet and buoyancy aid, holding a double-bladed paddle

U. S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week
August 13, 2010 - U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week at the Naval Special Warfare Center at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL students participate in a surf passage training exercise
October 27, 2010 - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) students participate in a surf passage training exercise at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

A U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer, diving a oxygen rebreather, taking a quick sneak and peak above the waterline to ensure he is on course to the target

A U. S. Soldier and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook
March 1, 2011 - A U.S. Soldier with the 10th Special Forces Group and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during water training over the Gulf of Mexico

A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers transition from underwater to the surface
Two Navy SEALs transition from under the water and begin crossing the beach wearing Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreathers, lifejackets and weapons at the ready as they near a guard tower on the shore

Navy SEALs combat swimmers in a utility boat adjust their dive masks
A pair of Navy SEALs combat swimmers adjusts their dive masks while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl

Sailors conducting small boat training in a 25-foot over-the-horizon boat
Atlantic Ocean, July 10, 2009 - Sailors conduct small boat training in a 25-foot over-the-horizon boat

Mr Ramsay MacDonald on his way to America. After being delayed by fog for two hours, Mr Ramsay MacDonald accompanied by Miss Ishbel MacDonald

The Queen Elizabeth, the worlds largest liner, completes her service as a war transport this week and will shortly be demobbed and returned to the Cunard White Star Line

Traditional ferry boats that cross the Irrawaddy River from Mawtin Jetty to Dalah Township, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Sea Scouts rowing whaler, London Docks
Sea Scouts rowing a whaler in the London Docks. circa 1960

SS Saxon off Gibraltar, WW1
The British SS Saxon, a cruise ship used for transporting troops during the First World War, seen here off Gibraltar on the way to Egypt. Date: spring 1917

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

American Red Cross Workers watch a U-boat battle; Second Wor
Photograph showing a group of American Red Cross workers on board an Allied transport ship in a convoy, watching a battle between convoy escorts and a German submarine, 1944

Lindblad Expeditions guests kayaking among the ice in Antarctica as part of expedition travel
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Life Jackets: Safeguarding Lives in the Most Challenging Waters" Ramsgate - The crew of the Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read, exemplifying bravery and dedication as they navigate treacherous waters. Battle in rapids - Life jackets become warriors, protecting adventurers from the raging currents, ensuring their safety amidst thrilling challenges. Children enjoying their summer holidays by taking part in a raft race organized by Fort. With life jackets on, young hearts experience exhilaration while parents find solace in knowing their little ones are protected. Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. Creator: NASA. Astronauts returning to Earth embraced by life jackets after an awe-inspiring journey through space, symbolizing the importance of safety even beyond our planet's boundaries. A dramatic rescue on Norwegian Bear Island (color litho). Life jackets serve as beacons of hope for those stranded at sea; heroes emerge to save lives against all odds. A burning ship spotted off the coast of Nice, the Livorno steamer bound for Genoa flocked. . (color litho). In moments of perilous maritime disasters, life jackets offer a lifeline amid chaos and destruction. Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force crossing the English Channel to France during World War II (b/w photo). Amidst wartime uncertainty, life jackets provide soldiers with reassurance as they embark on dangerous missions across unforgiving waters. Intimate shark encounter. Fear turns into fascination when protected by a trusty life jacket; humans can venture closer to these majestic creatures without compromising safety. Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56. Creator: John Dillwyn Llewelyn. A testament to centuries-old lifesaving efforts; they have been instrumental in countless rescues throughout history—guardians of humanity against nature's wrathful waves. Sikorsky VS-300A Hoverfly & Vickers 406 Wellington B-2.