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Fine Art Print : RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900
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RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay, Padstow, Cornwall. 1883-1900
The lifeboat Arab I under sail off the quay at Padstow with the railway yards in the background. The lifeboat has a full compliment of women and children passengers with a good sized crowd of onlookers on the quay. It is noticeable that the crew of the Lifeboat are wearing cork life jackets, however, the passengers are not. RNLI Arab I (34 foot x 8 foot) was a gift from Mr R.A.B. Preston who had been saved from his yacht Arab. She was wrecked on 11th April 1900, without any loss of crew, while assisting the Lowestoft trawler Peace and Plenty. The steam lifeboat, James Stevens No 4, was also lost on the same night, together with eight members of her crew. Three crew members of the Peace and Plenty also lost their lives. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : SA.0059.1
Media ID 19674395
© From the collection of the RIC
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich maritime history of Cornwall with our exquisite Fine Art Print of RNLI lifeboat Arab I, captured at the quay in Padstow between 1883 and 1900. Witness the lifeboat under sail, with the railway yards in the background, as it prepares for a mission with a full complement of brave women onboard. This stunning, museum-quality print brings the past to life, transporting you to the heart of Cornwall's seafaring heritage. A must-have for any home or office, this Fine Art Print is a testament to the courage and resilience of the RNLI and the people of Padstow.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.6cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the RNLI lifeboat Arab I at the quay in Padstow, Cornwall, during the period of 1883-1900. The image showcases the majestic lifeboat sailing off the quay with the railway yards forming a picturesque backdrop. What makes this scene truly remarkable is that Arab I is filled with women and children passengers, accompanied by a sizable crowd of onlookers gathered on the quay. One notable detail is that while the crew members are wearing cork life jackets for their safety, it appears that the passengers do not have any such protection. This intriguing contrast highlights both bravery and vulnerability in an era when safety measures were still evolving. Arab I was generously gifted to RNLI by Mr R. A. B. Preston after being rescued from his yacht named Arab. Sadly, this heroic vessel met its tragic end on April 11th, 1900, when it was wrecked while assisting another ship called Peace and Plenty near Lowestoft. Fortunately, no lives were lost among Arab I's crew during this incident; however, tragically eight members of James Stevens No 4 steam lifeboat's crew perished alongside three crew members from Peace and Plenty. The photographer responsible for capturing this historic moment remains unknown but has immortalized a significant chapter in Cornish maritime history through this evocative image.
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