Lifeboat Collection (page 4)

Rescue at sea, 1838-1892. Creator: Jacob Eduard van Heemskerck van Beest
Rescue at sea, 1838-1892. Boat crew saving a person from drowning

Last pilot going aboard Str. New York, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Last pilot going aboard Str. New York, between 1900 and 1905

Le torpillage du paquebot "Arabia"; un canot de passagers du paquebot-poste... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le torpillage du paquebot "Arabia"; un canot de passagers du paquebot-poste anglais "Arabia", torpille par un sous-marin allemand. 6 novembre, 1916

U.S.S. Brooklyn, ship's company, c.between 1896 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, ship's company, c.between 1896 and 1899

U.S.S. Chicago, Capt. Rockwell, 1899. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Chicago, Capt. Rockwell, 1899

Wizard Tree, Cathedral Woods, North Conway, White Mountains, The, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Wizard Tree, Cathedral Woods, North Conway, White Mountains, The, c1900

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

The Lifeboat is Taken through the Dunes, 1883. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
The Lifeboat is Taken through the Dunes, 1883

The Red White and Blue Bazaar at the Agricultural Hall, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Red White and Blue Bazaar at the Agricultural Hall, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

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"

The Alda to starboard, c.1905. Creator: Henry Brokman
The Alda to starboard, c.1905

Sailors, between 1909 and 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Sailors, between 1909 and 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Sailors, between 1909 and 1919. US president Theodore Roosevelt addresses sailors on board a battleship

'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. Creator: G Durand
'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Resounding Sea, 1886. Creator: Thomas Moran
The Resounding Sea, 1886

The Resounding Sea, 1886. Creator: Thomas Moran
The Resounding Sea, 1886

Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, n.d. Creator: Kronheim & Co. Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, n.d
Loss of the Kent, East Indiaman, n.d

Boat Catastrophe, and the "Lalla Rookh" in Distress, off Worthing, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Boat Catastrophe, and the "Lalla Rookh" in Distress, off Worthing, 1850. Shipwrick off the coast of Sussex....a heavily laden barque, since ascertained to have been the Lalla Rookh

Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Emigrants leaving Britain for the colonies: United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand

A Shipwreck, 1805/07. Creator: Charles Turner
A Shipwreck, 1805/07

Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Loss of the Brig "Vine", of Bristol, at Whitby, [North Yorkshire], 1850....the vessel...struck upon the sands, about 200 yards from the entrance to the harbour

The Right Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Right Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of

The Left Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Left Side of the Quarterdeck with Cargo for the Anadyr Expedition, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper

The launch of the Ipswich Life-Boat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The launch of the Ipswich Life-Boat, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Dixon Piper. It is calculated that from 30, 000 to 40, 000 persons attended...The life-boat

U.S. Life Saving Station, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
U.S. Life Saving Station, between c1900 and c1930

The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Southwold Life-boat making for the rescue of a ship's crew on the outer shoal, 1862. View of...a very gallant and prompt service rendered on the 28th January by the Southwold life-boat

Former Ark Royal skipper Rear Admiral Wilfred Graham (second from left) and secretary Stan Green (third left) with lifeboatmen at Newbiggin as they inspect the new Atlantic 21 semi inflatable inshore

Coxswain of Mumbles Lifeboat Derek Scott, aged 43 of Mumbles Road, Southend, Gower pictured with the RNLI rescue craft at Mumbles Head. 14th August 1972

The crew of the city of Bradford III at Humber Lifeboat Station at Spurn Point on the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. They are front coxswain Robertson Buchan

Tenby lifeboat coxswain Alan Thomas at the Tenby lifeboat station before being presented with the Royal national Lifeboat Institutions silver medal for gallantry in London. 22nd May 1990

Fowey Town Crier, Fowey, Cornwall. July 1992

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Padstow lifeboat station at sunrise, Trevose Head, Cornwall, UK, Atlantic Ocean. September

The Littlestone Atlantic 21 class lifeboat, The Lady Dart and Long Life II seen here launching. This lifeboat was provided by New Romney and Littlestone Ladies Dart League and Allied Breweries

The Northumberland lifeboat Lizzie Porter, which entered service at Holy Island in 1909 until 1925 before moving to North Sunderland where stayed until 1936

St. Abbs new lifeboat the J. B. Couper of Glasgow takes to the water after
St. Abbs new lifeboat the J.B. Couper of Glasgow takes to the water after the official launching and naming ceremony by Mrs. W.F. Turner of Glasgow. 20th July 1950

The Number 1 lifeboat of Padstow Station, the Joseph Hiram Chadwick, seen against a backdrop of typical Cornish cottages before putting to sea. 1st October 1954

The Newbiggin lifeboat Richard Ashley is hauled back to its shed after a rescue attempt off the Northumberland coast. 16th May 1962

Inaugural ceremony of the new Bembridge, Isle of Wight lifeboat Jesse Lumb. Photo shows the Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Sailsbury Dr. Ernest Neville Lovett C.B.E, D.D

Launching of the Cromer lifeboat H F Bailey. 10th June 1935

Lifeboat at Tower Bridge on the River Thames, London, 1999

New Inshore lifeboat at Hartlepool Lifeboat Station. 27th April 1972

A new rescue craft was tested today at Littlehampton for use as auxiliary and small stations to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

The "Lady Launchers"of Dungeness, Kent, have - by tradition - for generations
The " Lady Launchers" of Dungeness, Kent, have - by tradition - for generations turned out night and day, in storms and fog, to help launch the lifeboat Mabel. E

Clacton lifeboat with crew on its way to Barrow Deep lightship with Christmas gifts. 23rd December 1950

Women pull the lifeboat ashore at Cresswell lifeboat station in Northumberland. 14th May 1935

Launched and named by Sir Godfrey Baring, chairman of the RNLI, the Elliot Gill, new lifeboat for the Runswick station, lies at her moorings in East Cowes

The crew of the new Tyne class lifeboat Robert and Violet of Moelfre Bay Lifeboat Station in Anglesey, aboard the boat during a familiarisation trial visit to Liverpool for the boat and crew

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"Lifeboat: A Lifeline in the Vast Ocean" In the early 20th century, as the majestic SS Asturias sailed across the vast ocean, a sense of security prevailed knowing that the former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962 stood ready to rescue those in need. Leaving Littlehampton with unwavering determination, it symbolized hope and courage. The RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall in 1908 showcased the dedication of brave souls who risked their lives to save others. Similarly, Arab I at Padstow's quay between 1883-1900 embodied resilience and selflessness amidst treacherous waters. Crewmen like Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman from Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat exemplified heroism as they fearlessly faced turbulent waves. The crew of Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry demonstrated unity and camaraderie during perilous missions. Coverack's new lifeboat in 1954 brought a renewed sense of safety to its community while RMS Olympic served as a luxurious cruise ship for White Star Line before being repurposed during WW1—a testament to adaptability even amid chaos. A poignant image captures Captain Smith—the last known photo taken—of RMS Titanic before tragedy struck. It serves as a reminder that even great vessels can falter but also highlights how crucial they are when disaster strikes. The haunting Skopelos Sky shipwreck off Port Isaac on December 15th, 1979 stands as a stark reminder of nature's power over man-made structures—an event where lifeboats played an essential role in saving lives amidst turmoil. Sometimes referred to as "Tight Squeeze, " these remarkable boats navigate narrow passages with precision—showcasing not only their maneuverability but also their ability to reach those stranded or injured in inaccessible areas.