Nicholas Leach Knihy

Focusing on the rich history of the Harwich lifeboat station, the narrative recounts its establishment in the 1820s and highlights significant events, including the infamous wreck of the German passenger liner Deutschland, which led to the station's founding in 1876. The book details the evolution of lifeboats at Harwich, from steam to motor vessels, and the remarkable rescues carried out by its dedicated crew of volunteers. Notably, the station has received numerous awards for bravery, underscoring its vital role in maritime safety along the Essex and Suffolk coasts.

Focusing on the history and operations of the Lifeboat Service in Ireland, this companion volume offers a detailed exploration of individual stations and their contributions to maritime safety. It highlights the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to rescuing those in peril at sea, featuring personal accounts and historical anecdotes. The book serves as a tribute to the service's legacy and the communities involved, providing readers with a deeper appreciation for the courage and commitment of lifeboat crews throughout Ireland.

Beginning with a short, illustrated history of lighthouses, this guide provides colour photographs and individual histories of 32 lighthouses and significant aids to navigation between Hilbre Island in the Wirral and Silloth on the Cumbrian coast, and 16 lighthouses on the Isle of Man. There are details of dates, operator and access for each light, plus maps and a glossary.

All civilisations have faced the challenges of trading by storms, bad weather, and the hazards of cliffs and other natural landmarks that threaten their safe passage into ports and harbours. To guard against this, their people built lighthouses – first as simple fires on hillsides, but soon these turned to grand towers and buildings that cycled through each scientific advancement as it came. Lighthouses have now become part of the landscape.Aided by beautiful photographs from all four corners of the British Isles, Nicholas Leach presents the story of the lighthouse and its development, from the earliest lights to the modern navigational aids.

The history of the Irish lifeboats station by station

Delving into the history of lifeboat stations along the South-West Coast, this book offers an in-depth exploration of their establishment and operation. It highlights remarkable rescue stories that showcase the bravery and dedication of lifeboat crews. Readers will gain insight into the challenges faced during rescues and the evolution of maritime safety. This comprehensive account celebrates the unsung heroes of the sea and the vital role these stations play in saving lives.

Highlighting a rich history of maritime rescue, this book chronicles the Padstow Lifeboat Station's 180-year legacy of saving lives along North Cornwall's perilous coast. It features detailed accounts of heroic rescues, the evolution of lifeboats from pulling vessels to modern motorboats, and the dedicated volunteer crews behind these efforts. Unpublished photographs and vibrant illustrations enhance the narrative. With 28 Silver medals awarded for bravery, the book offers a comprehensive and authoritative overview of this esteemed lifeboat station's contributions to maritime safety.

The coastline of Cornwall has a reputation for being one of the most treacherous in Britain. Today it is protected by a fleet of modern, fast and sophisticated rescue craft, operated by Royal National Lifeboat Institution whuch is funded by voluntary contributions. This book tells the history of the lifeboats that have served at Fowey and Polkerris. Many rescues are described, with some outstanding colour images helping to tell the story.