Henry Ramey Upcher Lifeboat
Contributed by Sheringham Preservation Society
A traditional, pulling and sailing type, double-ended, clinker-built, wooden lifeboat built by Sheringham boatbuilder Lewis “Buffalo” Emery in 1894
Additional Notes
The Henry Ramey Upcher lifeboat is in its original boathouse, now part of the Fishermen's Heritage Centre. This means no special measures are needed to preserve it
Theme: Lifesaving
Exhibition: SAVING LIVES - SHERINGHAM'S PRIVATE LIFEBOATS
The Augusta lifeboat
The Augusta was Sheringham's first purpose built lifeboat, in service from 1838 until 1894.
Upcher Fishing and Rescue Boat
The Upcher fishing boat was built in 1826 with money loaned by Charlotte Upcher of Sheringham Hall. Being the largest fishing boat available, it was also used for rescues until a purpose built lifeboat took its place.
Sheringham's private lifeboats
This page is part of the Narrative Theme(s): Lifesaving
This page is part of the Online Exhibition(s): SAVING LIVES - SHERINGHAM'S PRIVATE LIFEBOATS