... of the design and the method of construction adopted. The main structure is supported by broad flanged bearing piles whichare founded in the bedrock below thesand on theforeshoreandseabed.Themethod of foundingthesepilesis described in some detail. Introduction The lifeboat service ofthe Royal NationalLife-Boat...

... investigations,by probing of the sea bed within the area nearest the pumphouse and having the requisite depth of water, it was found that generally there was onlya thin layer of pebblesand cobbles overlying the bedrock, and in places the bedrock was entirely exposed. Closer investigation by diver of the areas...