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Framed Print : Launched and named by Sir Godfrey Baring, chairman of the RNLI, the Elliot Gill
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Launched and named by Sir Godfrey Baring, chairman of the RNLI, the Elliot Gill
Launched and named by Sir Godfrey Baring, chairman of the RNLI, the Elliot Gill, new lifeboat for the Runswick station, lies at her moorings in East Cowes.
A £ 9000 legacy by a Leicestershire woman helped to pay for the boat.
6th January 1954
Kemsley
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Cowes
Isle of Wight
England
Media ID 21919444
© Mirrorpix
1954 Charities Emergency Services Lifeboat Lifeboats Organisations Rescue Rnli Ship
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Bring the historic maritime moment to your home with our Framed Print of "Launched and Named by Sir Godfrey Baring, Chairman of the RNLI" by Kemsley from Memory Lane Prints. This stunning image captures the proud moment as Sir Godfrey names the new lifeboat, the Elliot Gill, at her moorings in East Cowes. A perfect addition to any nautical-themed room or office, this framed print is a celebration of the heroic work of the RNLI and a beautiful reminder of this significant event in maritime history.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Launching Hope - The Elliot Gill Lifeboat Finds Her Home
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness a significant moment in maritime history. The Elliot Gill, the new lifeboat for the Runswick station, proudly rests at her moorings in East Cowes. This remarkable vessel was launched and named by none other than Sir Godfrey Baring, esteemed chairman of the RNLI. A heartwarming tale accompanies this image as we learn that a generous legacy left by a compassionate Leicestershire woman played an instrumental role in funding this life-saving boat. With her £9000 contribution to the cause, she has forever etched her name into the annals of charity and rescue. Captured on January 6th, 1954 during the vibrant era of the 1950s, this photograph symbolizes not only technological progress but also human compassion and solidarity. It serves as a testament to how communities can come together to support emergency services like the RNLI. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember all those who have dedicated their lives to saving others at sea. May it inspire us to appreciate both our maritime heritage and those brave individuals who risk everything for our safety. This Memory Lane Print from Kemsley reminds us that even amidst turbulent waters, hope will always find its way home with vessels like the Elliot Gill leading the charge towards brighter horizons.
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