StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: All-Weather Lifeboat

54-06 , 47-022 and 12-22 A meeting of all-weather lifeboats. Classes Arun, Tyne and Mersey (going astern). NOT my image. can't remember how I got this.

On the 21st May 2016, Montrose Lifeboat Station accepted into service, and named, the "Ian Grant Smith" as the first Shannon to be based in Scotland. The volunteer crew members spent nine months in training to convert from their Tyne class "Moonbeam" .

This is the prototype Arun class fast all-weather lifeboat (ON 1018). The deckline doesn't have the amidships dip towards the water that was used in the service fleet. These 'boats were in service with the RNLI from 1971 to 2008, before being sold out of service. Some were bought by other overseas rescue services, such as those in Iceland and China. There were 46 boats built for the RNLI, up to 1990, and one is preserved in the national Collection at Chatham. (The "Edward Bridges" which was stationed at Torbay between 1975 and 1994) more info here :- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arun-class_lifeboat

Peterhead All-weather Lifeboat.

Returning from a shout, with a small boat under tow. They've stopped to haul in the drogue (sea-anchour) that was in use.

ALB 14-14 "George and Mary Webb" at her berth in Whitby

One of the main exhibits in the Maritime Heritage Centre is the last all-weather lifeboat to be stationed at Newbiggin by the Sea. "Mary Joicey" ON984 was on duty 1966 to 1981 and went on her travels for the next eight years whilst in the relief fleet. Withdrawn in 1989 and put on display at Beale Park.