Boatman rescuing woman and child
Boatman rescuing woman and child
The mother has tied her child to herself. Her limp and pale appearance suggests she has fainted whilst being rescued in the breeches buoy.
Additional Notes
19th century image by an unknown artist.
These fanciful images were extremely popular in the Victorian period and filled the pages of publications such as the London Illustrated Magazine.
Shipwreck! For Those in Peril
The East Coast has always been one of the most dangerous for shipping in the whole of the British…
Stone Plaque from Manby Monument
Stone plaque which formed part of the Manby Monument in his garden at Pedastal House, now at Time and Tide Museum
Slate plaque from Manby Monument
Slate plaque, with inscription formed part of the Monument to Captain Manby which stood in his garden at Pedastal House. Now at Time and Tide Museum
breeches buoys
Model used by Captain Manby to demonstrate his lifesaving method of using a winch and breeches buoy
'A Stranded Vessel. The Snipe Gun-Brig grounded at Great Yarmouth in 1807
Painting of 'A Stranded Vessel. The Snipe Gun-Brig grounded at Great Yarmouth in 1807 by Francis Sartorius
Superstitions
Fishermen-
Avoid meeting clergymen or woman in white aprons when you are on the way to…
The Shipwrecked Sailors' Home exterior
The Sailors' Home with its distinctive red and cream striped exterior.
Miss Pertwee and Mr and Mrs Hennison
Miss Pertwee and Mr and Mrs Hennison care for a shipwrecked crew
Shipwrecked Sailors recovering at the Sailors' Home
Shipwrecked Sailors recovering at the Sailors' Home
