Life Boat Collection (#2)

Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Indian Chief" (colour litho)
8668760 Sea Adventure: The wreck of the "Indian Chief" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The SS Germanic, 1850
3478493 The SS Germanic, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the SS Germanic picking up members of the crew of the stricken ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850
3331041 Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850
3331039 Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The lifeboat Quiver at Margate Kent, 1850
3331036 The lifeboat Quiver at Margate Kent, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the lifeboat Quiver at Margate Kent being launched to go to help a ship in danger)

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331031 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Lower the Lifeboat, 1850
3478533 Lower the Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Lower the Lifeboat depicting a man shouting during a raging storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331021 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The testing a self-righting lifeboat in the yard of the National Lifeboat Institution, 1850
3331018 The testing a self-righting lifeboat in the yard of the National Lifeboat Institution, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the testing a self-righting lifeboat in the yard of the National)

Wood & Roger's system for lowering a lifeboat from a moving ship, 1850
3330876 Wood & Roger's system for lowering a lifeboat from a moving ship, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Wood & Roger's system for lowering a lifeboat from a moving ship)

A lifeboat capsizing because of difficulty of lowering from the boat, 1850
3330875 A lifeboat capsizing because of difficulty of lowering from the boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lifeboat capsizing because of difficulty of lowering from the boat)

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331026 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331015 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The crowds gathered to watch the launch of a lifeboat in Manchester, 1850
3331009 The crowds gathered to watch the launch of a lifeboat in Manchester, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the crowds gathered to watch the launch of a lifeboat in Manchester)

The lowering of a passenger into a lifeboat, 1850
3330872 The lowering of a passenger into a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the lowering of a passenger into a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
7337699 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 73.7x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331029 The launching of a Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water)

A lifeboat returning home with men it has saved from a shipwreck, 1850
3331017 A lifeboat returning home with men it has saved from a shipwreck, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lifeboat returning home with men it has saved from a shipwreck)

A modern steam lifeboat, 1850
3331007 A modern steam lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a modern steam lifeboat, structed at Blackwall. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

600 lives rescued from the Connaught by the American ship Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860
7341905 600 lives rescued from the Connaught by the American ship Minnie Shiffe'r in the Atlantic, 8 October 1860, 19th century (watercolour) by Brierly

To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified
7342625 To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified in the rescue on the 7th September

Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne
7342624 Darling and his Daughter, Grace, off to the wreck of the Forfarshire. Keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse in the Farne Islands (engraving) by Carmichael

A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint)
7342164 A youth rescued from a shark, 1779 (mezzotint) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); 50.8x61.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour)
7341751 HMS Audacious sinking off Loch Swilly after striking a mine, 27 October 1914, early 20th century (watercolour) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 30.6x44.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

The Lifeboat (colour litho)
8648837 The Lifeboat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lifeboat. Illustration for The Graphic Object Reader)

A Scene in the First Voyage of the Shannon under Captain Sir William Peel V.C.... 19th century (lithograph, tinted)
7342755 A Scene in the First Voyage of the Shannon under Captain Sir William Peel V.C.... 19th century (lithograph, tinted) by Dutton

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331025 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331024 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850
3331044 Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Greathead's design of a lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331037 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331034 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850
3331030 A standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Various views of a standard 33ft Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat)

The ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat, 1850
3331005 The ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ringing of the alarm bell to call out the crew of the Caister lifeboat)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669913 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas)
7337673 The Battle of the 1 June, 1794, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philippe Jacques de (1740-1812); 266.5x373.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Wreck of the Lady Burgess East Indiaman amongst the Cape de Verde Islands, April 21, 1806 (aquatint, coloured)
7342561 The Wreck of the Lady Burgess East Indiaman amongst the Cape de Verde Islands, April 21, 1806 (aquatint, coloured) by Sartorius

The life boat Mary White rescuing the crew of the American ship Northern Belle, 1857 (coloured lithograph)
7342184 The life boat Mary White rescuing the crew of the American ship Northern Belle, 1857 (coloured lithograph) by Carmichael

The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850
3331040 The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Sunderland lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The lifeboat and equipment of the Societe de Sauvetage, 1850
3331028 The lifeboat and equipment of the Societe de Sauvetage, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the lifeboat and equipment of the Societe de Sauvetage)

The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331020 The launching of a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the launching of a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850
3331016 The crew of the Caister lifeboat rescuing a survivor from a fishing smack wrecked on the Barber Sand, 1850; (add.info)

Sailors in a lifeboat into the water, 1850
3331014 Sailors in a lifeboat into the water, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sailors in a lifeboat into the water. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Beaching the lifeboat (engraving)
8635209 Beaching the lifeboat (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaching the lifeboat)

Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint)
7341664 Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint) by Unknown Artist

The loss of HMS Conqueror, c.1862 (pen & wash)
7341722 The loss of HMS Conqueror, c.1862 (pen & wash) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 17.9x22.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December
7341534 The Expedition Brigg as she appeared wreck'd on the western point of the island of Sta Cruiz Teneriffe December 1774, 1775 (watercolour) by Bray

Grace Darling's lifeboat, 1850
3331042 Grace Darling's lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Grace Darling's lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850
3331038 The Sunderland Lifeboat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Sunderland lifeboat. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"From Titanic Tragedy to Heroic Rescues: The Lifesaving Legacy of Lifeboats" In the wake of the sinking of the Titanic, lifeboats became synonymous with hope and survival. As RSS Discovery majestically moored on Thames Embankment in London, it served as a poignant reminder of the importance of these vessels. Appledore, Devon witnessed countless brave crewmen embarking on their life-saving missions aboard sturdy lifeboats. Their unwavering dedication to rescuing those in peril at sea was commendable. The Wreck Chart of the British Isles for 1868 stands as a testament to the treacherous waters that necessitated these floating sanctuaries. It highlighted the need for well-equipped lifeboats ready to face any maritime disaster head-on. Amidst bustling container ships, England's Tynemouth RNLI station stood tall on Tyne & Wear's East Quayside in North Shields. This strategic location ensured swift responses during emergencies, providing solace to those stranded at sea. Bembridge Lifeboat Station exemplified courage and selflessness as its crew fearlessly braved tumultuous waves off Isle of Wight's coast. They embodied hope amidst chaos and offered a lifeline to those desperately clinging onto survival. Ben Dale, an esteemed lifeboatman from Harwich, Essex epitomized resilience and bravery in his tireless efforts to save lives at sea. His unwavering commitment inspired generations following his footsteps into this noble profession. During World War I, fishing boats transformed into impromptu saviors as they rescued sailors adrift amidst turbulent waters. These unsung heroes proved that even ordinary vessels could become beacons of salvation when humanity called upon them. Harbors across coastal towns provided sanctuary for weary lifeboats returning from their daring missions. Against picturesque backdrops where town met ocean horizon, these vessels represented triumph over adversity—a symbol etched into maritime history.