Rnli Collection

RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900
The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background. The lifeboat has a full compliment of women

Lifeboat Push, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1990
Some of the 52 youngsters of Fowey Community School who pushed an inflatable inshore lifeboat around the grounds of the school to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Lifeboatmen who rescue airmen. Sheringham, Norfolk, lifeboatmen stand by during operational flights over the North Sea to rescue airmen who may drop into the " drink" on their way out or

RNLI lookout
This is an image of a member of the Scarborough RNLI team who is looking out from the boathouse to the sea where the rest of his crew were training

Crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry (right) at the tiller on board the boat. Standing left is Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th March 1970

Mumbles Pier, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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

The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton
The former Longhope lifeboat T.G.B ON962, seen here leaving Littlehampton, Sussexs after being repaired follow the capsizing of the vessel

Crewmen of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat: left to right: Ken Bean, Ieuan Bateman, Noel Murrow, Roy Williams, Jack Jenkins, Glyn Bateman, Richard Fowles, George Bateman and Byron Nichols

Hastings mersey class lifeboat Sealink Endeavour
The ALB, seconds after launch

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. Tynemouth RNLI station located on the East Quayside at North Shields

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

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Lifeguards Surfboard and warning flags on beach Sennen Cove, Cornwall, UK

Ben Dale, lifeboatman of Harwich, Essex
Ben Dale, a famous lifeboatman of Harwich, Essex, who served as Coxswain for 23 years. Pictured here with two medals pinned to his chest

John McDermott, coxswain of the Hoylake lifeboat with crew members Richard Martindale, Alan Tolley. Steve Armitage and Jeff Kernighan. 4th October 1990

The Barry lifeboat RNLB Rachel and Mary Evans at Barry docks. Circa 1961

Tenbys new 47 foot long Tyne Class lifeboat, the RFA Sir Galahad, arrives at the Tenby RNLI station yesterday. 14th July 1986

The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund and Mary Robinson. The boat a Watson 41 lifeboat was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat, Charlie Mann, with a catch of herrings. 28 September 1925

Hastings all weather and inshore lifeboats at sea
ALB and ILB cruise off to their nav exercise

Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew member Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th May 1970

Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel, the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris sets out on an exercise. 13th March 1970

Lifeboat Heroes ( Left to right ) Coxswain Richard Payne ( Newhaven ), Coxswain Andrew Tose ( Runswick) 2nd Coxswain Thos Patten ( Runswick ) 20th March 1925

Lifeboat Heroes Decorated in London Two of the women who dragged the Boulmer lifeboat ( Northumberland ) Lifeboat for 1 1/4 miles in a blizzard Miss N Stephenson ( Left ) Mrs B Stanton 14 April 1926

Lifeboat Heroes Coxswain Robert Cross ( Humber Lifeboat ), Miss N Stephenson ( Boulmer ) Mrs B Stanton ( Boulmer ) and Coxswain W G Fleming ( Corleston ) 14 April 1926

The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin. 24th June 1939

The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in Plymouth, Devon. 3rd July 1927

Former coastguard Eric Michael at Mumbles lifeboat station. 8th April 1992

Celebrating the 175th anniversary at the RNLI station, Atlantic college, St. Donats. Pictured here are students Richard Noyes, aged 18 of St

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

A new lifeboat, the Will and Fanny Kirby, launched at Seaham Harbour to replace the George Elmy which capsized with the loss of eight men. 21st September 1963

The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris, was performed on Saturday afternoon at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Blyth lifeboat returning to the lifeboat house after being put out to a vessel in distress. 13th January 1932

Coastguard Station and Promenade, Cromer, North Norfolk. Now the site of the wonderful RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and Rocket House Cafe (I recommend the dressed Cromer crab salad...). Date: circa 1905

Lifeboat Coxswain Jonas Oxley, Walton, Essex
Portrait of Jonas Oxley, lifeboat coxswain of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from 1947 to 1964. Seen here standing outside the boat house. circa 1963

Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
1059662 Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the Mersey, and to those of the Dock Board Lifeboat

Silhouetted against the waters of Moelfre Bay, Anglesey, Wales, Captain Evans watches from the lifeboat house as the crew practice a launch. 20th June 1969

Coxswain of the Barry Lifeboat Mr. Frank Tinsley watches the life line land on the rocks of the Barry shore after he had fired the rocket carrying the line set up a breeches buoy during an exercise

Tenby lifeboat crew, 1953

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The old lifeboat station at Lizard Point

A lifeboat in Mallaig Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331026 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331029 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850
3331030 A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Various views of a standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat)

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331027 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

Plan and Sections of the Life-boats adopted by the Royal National Life-boat Institution... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Plan and Sections of the Life-boats adopted by the Royal National Life-boat Institution, designed by James Peake, Esq... 1858

Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, [London], 1860. The accompanying Engraving represents the building establishment...known as Norway Yard...where the boats of the Royal

Barometers for life-boat stations, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Barometers for life-boat stations, 1860. Public attention has frequently been called to the invaluable use of a barometer for indicating a coming storm

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"RNLI: A Legacy of Bravery and Rescue Across the Seas" From the RNLI lookout, brave volunteers keep a watchful eye on the treacherous waters, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. The former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, captured leaving Littlehampton, stands as a testament to the dedication and courage of those who have served in saving lives at sea. In Ramsgate, we see the crew of Motor Lifeboat Prudential Back row Thomas William Read - heroes who navigate through stormy seas to bring hope and safety to those in distress. Mumbles Pier in Gower, Swansea showcases the stunning beauty of Wales while reminding us that even amidst such tranquility, danger lurks. The RNLI lifeboat Arab I rests at Padstow quay in Cornwall from 1883-1900 - an iconic symbol of rescue missions carried out during that era. Lifeboat Push in Fowey witnessed its own heroic moments back in September 1990 when it embarked on a mission filled with determination and selflessness. Crewmen like Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman from Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat exemplify unwavering bravery as they face turbulent waters head-on. Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten alongside Eric Fry demonstrate teamwork as they stand united against nature's fury. Appledore in Devon showcases both lifeboats and dedicated crew members working tirelessly to save lives. Their commitment is unwavering even amidst challenging circumstances. Hastings mersey class lifeboat Sealink Endeavour reminds us that England's shores are protected by fearless individuals who risk their lives for others' safety day after day. Tynemouth RNLI station located on North Shields' East Quayside serves as a beacon of hope for those lost at sea. This picture captures their relentless efforts to ensure no one is left behind.