LBES Meeting, Saturday 13 October 2018 The Society’s Autumn Meeting was held in the Edward Holl Room (in the Smithy) at the Historic Dockyard and started at 2pm. Dave Parry, helmsman at Whitstable and Gravesend, gave a presentation on the Story of Whitstable lifeboat. The usual super sale of lifeboat memorabilia took place, organised by Adrian and Sue … [Read More...] about LBES Meeting at the Historic Dockyard in Chatham
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Lifeboats Past & Present magazine No.4 – Summer 2018, out now!
LBES are very pleased to announce that issue number 4 (Summer 2018) Edition of their popular magazine Lifeboats Past and Present is now in print. This is a full … [Read More...] about Lifeboats Past & Present magazine No.4 – Summer 2018, out now!
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Littlehampton Lifeboats: An Illustrated History by Nicholas Leach
Littlehampton Lifeboats: An Illustrated History Nicholas Leach To celebrate 50 years of inshore lifeboats at Littlehampton, this comprehensive history has been … [Read More...] about Littlehampton Lifeboats: An Illustrated History by Nicholas Leach
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Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2018 – NOW OUT OF STOCK!
To access a full list of RNLI inshore and offshore lifeboats including offshore after service details, you'll need to buy the A5 104 page “LIFEBOAT ENTHUSIASTS’ HANDBOOK 2018”. Due to higher than expected demand, the 2018 … [Read More...] about Lifeboat Enthusiasts Handbook 2018 – NOW OUT OF STOCK!
Crew needed for historic lifeboat RNLI fundraising voyage in 2018
During May to August 2018, (see here for full dates and details) the beautifully restored historic 1960 built 47' Watson Class lifeboat ON958 "Laura Moncur" now owned and maintained by Mark Waltham and his sister Niki, will … [Read More...] about Crew needed for historic lifeboat RNLI fundraising voyage in 2018
#NEWS FLASH! Winter 2017 Lifeboat Enthusiasts Magazine out now!
LBES are very pleased to announce that they've just published in full colour, issue number 2 (Autumn 2017) Edition of their magazine Lifeboats Past and Present. This is a full 52 pages packed with lifeboat focused articles and … [Read More...] about #NEWS FLASH! Winter 2017 Lifeboat Enthusiasts Magazine out now!