9 members of the Sheerness Crew have just completed the RNLI First Aid at sea course
The Station's Lifeboat 'George and Ivy Swanson' went into the Southern Ireland Boatyard of
Carrolls at the beginning of January for her 5 yearly upkeep refit, the Lifeboat is expected to be
completed in late May.
The Sheerness Crew brought the relief Lifeboat 14-22 ( ON1226) from Poole to Sheerness on the 22nd December prior to the station boat going in for refit.
Sheerness Lifeboat Station recieves new IB 1
Sheerness Lifeboat Station recieved the new Inshore lifeboat D-662 "ELEANOR" on Weds 27th Sept; following crew training and familarisation with the new boat, she was placed on service Weds Eve, many thanks to the Div Base Staff for their encouragement.
Sheerness crew compete Radar/Navigation training
7 members of the crew have just completed two weeks training on Radar and Electronic Navigation equipment. All the crew passed successfully, thanks to the RNLI instructor Peter White.
Sunday 2nd July 2006
The Trent class Lifeboat and D-Class lifeboat were both on display again at the Station's Open Day in Queenborough hbr, in really hot sunshine a large number of visitors visited the boat's and talked to the crew about the work of the RNLI, unfortunately the ALB had a launch mid afternoon (see services), ashore the public were entertained by the Lifeboat Guild with souveniers and other amusements, many thanks to all who participated.
21st November 2005
Station Lifeboat "George & Ivy Swanson" 14-13 returned to Sheerness following her "Prism" at Falmouth. The passage took 3 days leaving Falmouth on the 18th & arriving at Sheerness on the 20th
Picture of Station Lifeboat 14-13 and Relief Lifeboat 14-35 in Sheerness.
10th October 2005
Sheerness Lifeboat attended the Fire at Southend Pier assisting where required. ( see gallery page for images, courtesy of Gravesend Lifeboat Station).
4th October 2005
Relief Trent class Lifeboat 14-35 on station duties whilst the Station lifeboat 14-13 sailed to Falmouth for her "Prism" (intermediate refit)
TUESDAY 13th September 2005
Sheerness All Weather Lifeboat along with Lifeboat's from Margate and Whitstable took part in a evaluation exercise, looking into the possibilities of how to evacuate personnel from the Wind Turbines on the Kentish Flat's Windfarm site. (see images on Gallery page, images courtesy of Peter Bullin).
SUNDAY 21st August 2005
Sheerness All Weather Lifeboat and D-Class Inshore Lifeboat were open to the public at Queenborough Harbour for most of the day, with brilliant sunshine the day was a great success with a steady influx of families visiting the boat's, the Lifeboat guild kept the public amused ashore with a variety of events, stalls and display's. Many thanks to all those who participated to achieve an enjoyable day.
THURSDAY 30th June 2005
The Sheerness All Weather Lifeboat took part in the CG Evacuation Exercise at Southend Pier, along with RAF Helicopters and CG Helicopter, Lifeboats from Southend and Gravesend, Police Boats and Local council craft. The Sheerness Lifeboat evacuated 88 persons from the pierhead and the exercise was a total success with everyone involved getting a great deal of experience from the exercise.
STATION Lifeboat "George and Ivy Swanson" returned to station duties on the 20th May.
THURSDAY 3rd March 2005, 10 members of the Sheerness Lifeboat Crew have just completed a First Aid at Sea course, learning new skills in handling and treating casualties at sea, on the last night of their course, they put their new skills into practice in a casualty scenario. Thanks to RNLI insructor Trevor Stevens. (see photo's of scenario)
Project Redsand in Sheerness with talks
by Frank R Turner
The Project Exhibition, SS Montgomery and Sea forts Presentation on Friday 15th. October 2004 and on January 13th this year was a great success with a full attendance. The Project Redsand team would like to thank the organizers, Michael Dolan and Mrs Ann Pilcher for their hard work. We also wish to express our grateful thanks to the members of staff of The Sheerness Public Library who gave their time and resources without charge. Thanks also to Kent County Council for their support. We hope to see you all again soon. For upcoming talks and exhibitions please see there website. www.project-redsand.com
