1. Although she outgrew waterwings a long time ago, comely Elaine Evorsole, Akron, Ohio, speed swimmer, tries on a life vest of a type used by aviators, to see how it... Creator: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. June 1942] Institution: Boston Public Library
2. America's First Diesel Life Boat. Here is the first of the new power life boats, just launched at a Newark, N.J. shipyard, now required by the United States Maritime... Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. April 1940] Institution: Boston Public Library
3. As a result of a new combination of cement and synthetic rubber patch developed by The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, the repair of punctured life rafts can be... Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. August 1943] Institution: Boston Public Library
4. As First Lifeboat Left Dixie With life preservers strapped about them, passengers line the rail of the grounded Morgan liner Dixie Sept. 4 towatch the first lifeboat... Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. September 1935] Institution: Boston Public Library
5. Awaiting Rescue in Water-Filled Lifeboat Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. January 1935] Institution: Boston Public Library
6. A Breeches Buoy--Virginia Manness of Brookline tried out the breeches buoy that is part of the fascinating equipment being shown by the Coast Guard on the Common. Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. September 1941] Institution: Boston Public Library
7. British New Lifeboat The first picture to be takes of a ship's lifeboat fitted with the latest equipment, say British sources, details of which are clearly set out.... Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. November 1941] Institution: Boston Public Library
8. Carless Lifeboat Tested in N.Y. Harbor Officials of the U. S. Bureau of Navigation were present aboard the S. S. Monarch of Bermuda in New York harbor, Feb. 21, to... Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. February 1935] Institution: Boston Public Library
9. Floating Power--This raft used in training seamen at the Naval Training Station at San Diego, Cal., will support six men inside and about 15 outside. A little bit of... Creator: Wide World Photos, Inc. Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. September 1943] Institution: Boston Public Library
10. A gun that shoots an anchor over a ship Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. 1908–1972] Institution: Boston Public Library
11. "Hauling up the boat" Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. 1908–1972] Institution: Boston Public Library
12. International life Boat Racer Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. September 1937] Institution: Boston Public Library
13. Japanese Sailors Rescued at Sea Their own lifeboats disabled, members of the crew of the Japanese freighter Hokuman Maru, which foundered Jan. 21 off Cape Flattery... Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. January 1935] Institution: Boston Public Library
14. The last life boat that left the Volturna with Capt. Inoh and three members of crew who stayed wit him to last, is shown here approaching the Kreenland. Picture was... Creator: American Press Association Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. October 1913] Institution: Boston Public Library
15. Lefe Savings Drills for the Kiddies War is serious business even for passengers on neutral ships and includes even the children. Here is Chief Steward Raymond... Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. October 1939] Institution: Boston Public Library
16. Life Rafts in Process at a New England plant, where hundreds go through the assembly line each day. Rigid inspection of each part of the assembly is a 'must.' This... Creator: Wide World Photos, Inc. Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. May 1943] Institution: Boston Public Library
17. A life vest used by Uncle Sam's aviators furnishes more than ample floating support for Elaine Eversole, Akron, Ohio, speed swimmer. Manufactured for the U.S. Army Air... Creator: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. June 1942] Institution: Boston Public Library
18. Life-boat Drill. The Cadets are trained to do Prompt and Efficient Work Day or Night. Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. December 1916] Institution: Boston Public Library
19. Lifeboat Heroes Left Money by Female Admirer The members of the crew of the Scarborough lifeboat "Herbert Joy", who recently were willed $1,500 between them by a lady... Creator: Wide World Photos, Inc. Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. April 1939] Institution: Boston Public Library
20. New Life Raft Developed--A new air-sea rescue life raft developed here by Douglas Aircraft company begins to take shape under infaltion of carbon-dioxide. The... Creator: Associated Press Format: Photographs Collection: Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue Date: [ca. December 1951] Institution: Boston Public Library