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Photographic Print : Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton
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Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton
Crew members of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Seen here at the boathouse, wearing their cork lifebelts with the lifeboat behind them. The first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, launched in 1884, was donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company whose Drama Club sponsored it. During its service from 1884 to 1900 it was launched 84 times and saved 132 lives at sea.
1895
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Artillery Boat House Brave Charity Cork Courage Crew Donated Donation Essex Gift Honourable Institution Life Boat Lifebelts Members Naze Rescue Rnli Sponsor Sponsored Sponsorship Walton 1895
12"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat crew at Walton-on-the-Naze with this captivating photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library/The Pete Frost Collection. This vintage image, available as a beautiful print from Media Storehouse, showcases the brave crew members in their traditional attire, proudly wearing their cork lifebelts. The lifeboat, a symbol of their dedication and service, stands behind them, ready for action. Bring this piece of maritime heritage into your home and add a touch of nostalgia to your decor. Order your photographic print today from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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 evocative photograph captures the brave and dedicated crew members of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, in the late 1890s. The Honourable Artillery Company, a Drama Club based in London, generously donated the first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat to Walton-on-the-Naze in 1884. Named after its esteemed sponsor, the lifeboat served for sixteen years, during which time it was launched an impressive 84 times and saved 132 lives at sea. In this image, the crew members, dressed in their cork lifebelts, stand proudly at the boathouse with the lifeboat behind them. The lifeboat, a vital piece of Victorian-era maritime rescue technology, was a testament to the courage and commitment of the Honourable Artillery Company and its members. Their selfless act of sponsorship and support for the National Lifeboat Institution continues to be celebrated and remembered in the community of Walton-on-the-Naze. The Honourable Artillery Company's lifeboat was a vital part of the local maritime community, and the crew members were hailed as heroes for their bravery and dedication. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role that charitable donations and community sponsorship played in the provision of essential lifesaving services during the Victorian era. The image also highlights the crucial role that the National Lifeboat Institution played in saving lives at sea, and the ongoing commitment of volunteers to this vital cause.
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