Life Saving Collection

Medals Awarded for Gallantry or Life-Saving at Sea - top row (L-R) Stanhope gold medal awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest life-saving deed of the year

Lusitania Inquiry Mr Boddy and his life saving apparatus 15 June 1915

Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
1059662 Life-Saving Medal presented by the United States Government to the Men of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the Mersey, and to those of the Dock Board Lifeboat

The launch of the lifeboat - Appledore, Devon. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116652 Restoration of the apparently drowned or suffocated. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

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)

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)

Merriman's life preserving dress, 1850
3330920 Merriman's life preserving dress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Merriman's life preserving dress used during ship wrecks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359104 A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in)

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)

A shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade, 1850
3330611 A shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a shipwrecked sailors being rescued by the Volunteer Life Brigade)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330609 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330608 A boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a boat using Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis)

Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850
3330607 Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Woodbridge Davis's Kite for shore ship rescue known as the 'Davis Star')

William Wilkins' Lifebelt, 1850
3330498 William Wilkins' Lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of William Wilkins' new life-preserver consisting of an atmospheric helmet and belt, known as the Lifebelt)

A trunk, used to save lives at sea, 1850
3330481 A trunk, used to save lives at sea, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a trunk, used to save lives at sea, which is made from light wood or cork and covered with waterproofing)

A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359101 A man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a man using a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in)

A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850
3330895 A sailor wearing a cork lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor wearing a cork lifebelt. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A life-preserver devised by Trangott Beek of Newark, 1850
3330869 A life-preserver devised by Trangott Beek of Newark, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a life-preserver devised by Trangott Beek of Newark, which has a sealed water and food supply)

An inflatable lifebelt, 1850
3330868 An inflatable lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inflatable lifebelt built in three compartments. This particular lifebelt was used by Mr Lloyd to cross the Solent)

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.

A life saving apparatus, 1850
3330602 A life saving apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a life saving apparatus designed by George William Manby (1765-1854) an English author and inventor

A life saving apparatus, 1850
3330600 A life saving apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a life saving apparatus designed by George William Manby (1765-1854) an English author and inventor

A Manual of Swimming
3118226 A Manual of Swimming; (add.info.: Illustration from the book 'A Manual of Swimming' by Cecil Colwin. The illustration depicts a method for helping a drowning victim)

Engraving depicting a man trying to resuscitate a drowning victim by pressing on their back to drain water from
5309163 Engraving depicting a man trying to resuscitate a drowning victim by pressing on their back to drain water from the lungs and stomach

Restoration of the apparently drowned. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving)
6116653 Restoration of the apparently drowned. From The Household Physician, published c.1898 (engraving); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

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)

Whitby's lifebelt, 1850
3330892 Whitby's lifebelt, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Whitby's lifebelt, fitted with a chain for resting their feet, a whistle for use in fog)

The life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine, 1850
3330864 The life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the life-saving apparatus on the Serpentine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A life saving apparatus, 1850
3330603 A life saving apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a life saving apparatus designed by George William Manby (1765-1854) an English author and inventor

A life saving apparatus, 1850
3330599 A life saving apparatus, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a life saving apparatus designed by George William Manby (1765-1854) an English author and inventor

A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850
3331167 A gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a gun used for throwing a line across to a stricken vessel)

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3331166 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

The Albert Medal, 1850
3330499 The Albert Medal, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Albert Medal, awarded to those who, at great risk to themselves, save lives of others from shipwreck or perils of the sea)

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"Life-Saving: From Sydney to Devon, a Global Effort" In the vast waters of Australia's New South Wales, Sydney stands as a beacon of hope for those in peril. The launch of the lifeboat in Appledore, Devon echoes this sentiment, reminding us that saving lives knows no boundaries. On that fateful day of June 15th, 1915, during the Lusitania Inquiry, Mr Boddy showcased his revolutionary life-saving apparatus. This invention would forever change the course of maritime safety and rescue efforts worldwide. Recognition came from across oceans when the United States Government presented the Life-Saving Medal to brave men from both the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on Mersey and Dock Board Lifeboat. Their heroic exertions saved countless lives aboard "Ellen Southard. " Medals awarded for gallantry or life-saving at sea serve as symbols of courage amidst treacherous waves. These honors remind us of the selflessness displayed by those who risk their own well-being to protect others. A lighthouse lens DP313373 illuminates our path towards safer shores. Its brilliance guides ships through darkness and stormy seas with unwavering dedication. Hope floats on a life-saving raft designed to save thousands stranded at sea. This innovation represents humanity's relentless pursuit to preserve every precious existence against nature's wrathful might. Wallasey beach patrol under Mr C Mitchell's guidance showcases how communities unite in safeguarding their shores. Their vigilant watch ensures that no one is left behind when danger lurks beneath crashing waves. From Denmark's Skagen coastal lifesaving building to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York; lifeguards stand tall as guardians along sandy stretches worldwide since time immemorial. They embody resilience and readiness to leap into action whenever duty calls. Even amid war-torn landscapes like an Italian prison during World War Two or caring for a poorly Madi warrior fed Liebig Extract by Stanley, the spirit of life-saving endures.