Lifeboatman Collection

Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap with the message that the soap fights dirt and disease (colour litho)
6030590 Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap with the message that the soap fights dirt and disease (colour litho) by English School

Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Man demonstrating ship rescue apparatus, 1919. Shows man with a breeches buoy, a rope-based device to rescue people from wrecked ships

Inauguration of a Life-boat and Life Boat House at Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Life-boat and Life Boat House at Sunderland, 1858. Miss Burdett Coutts has, with her usual wakeful sympathy

Shipwreck of "The Northern Belle": the Crew of "The Mary White", in their Life-boat, drawn through Broadstairs, 1857

Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Pictures of the Year - IX. "Go, and God's Will Be Done", after Ralph Hedley, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - IX. "Go, and God's Will Be Done", after Ralph Hedley, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Late Isaac Jarman, Coxwain of the Ramsgate Life-Boat, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. Creator: G Durand
'The Gales on the South Coast - Dragging the Lifeboat from Brighton to Portslade, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat and colleague, Anglesey
David Gallichan, Coxswain of Beaumaris Lifeboat leads a crew member from the lifeboat station in Anglesey. The Sunday Times Date: 1991

Nathaniel Colby, Coxswain of the Pakefield Life-boat, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Nathaniel Colby, Coxswain of the Pakefield Life-boat, 1858. During the heavy gale which raged along the east coast...a large barque, the Zemira, was seen to strike on the Newcombe Sand

A Crew Rescued, 1894. Creator: Michael Peter Ancher
A Crew Rescued, 1894

Filey Lifeboat early 1900s

Henry Freeman, lifeboatman Whitby - Victorian period

enry Freeman, Whitby lifeboatman

Lifeboat Demonstration Day (possibly Scarborough) Victorian period

Tynemouth Lifeboat Victorian period

Lifeboat Demonstration Day early 1900s

Whitby Lifeboatman Henry Freeman Victorian period

Henry Freeman, Whitby

Margate Lifeboat early 1900s

Blackpool Lifeboatmen Victorian period

Early Lifeboat Victorian period

Ilfracombe Lifeboat Practice Victorian period

Steam lifeboat Queen early 1900s

Ilfracombe lifeboat and crew

Ilfracombe Lifeboat Victorian period

Lifeboatman with cork life jacket, Victorian period Date: 19th century

Launching a Lifeboat Victorian period Date: 19th century

Lifeboatman Victorian period

The Lifeboatman
The Invaluable Men series'. Portrait of a lifeboatman. Artist: Bertram Smale Date: circa 1906

WW2 Lifeboatmen
An illustration which portrays a British WW2 lifeboatman, who are heroes in peace and doubly valiant in war. Date: circa 1941

Away to the Goodwin Sands (Dover lifeboat) (oil on canvas)
TW429361 Away to the Goodwin Sands (Dover lifeboat) (oil on canvas) by Miles, Thomas Rose (1844-1916); 61.2x107 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English

Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap showing a lifeboatman bathing a child (chromolitho)
6030588 Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap showing a lifeboatman bathing a child (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A well deserved decoration (colour litho)
2807745 A well deserved decoration (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A well deserved decoration)

Captain of the Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56. Creator: Mr. Gonne
Captain of the Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56

Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56. Creator: John Dillwyn Llewelyn
Tenby Lifeboat, 1853-56

To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. Creator: Unknown
To the rescue: the life-buoy, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Saved!, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Saved!, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of the Northam Castle, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Palling Boat: Throwing the life-line, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Joseph Cox: Coxswain of the Hope, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

On the way to the wreck, c1900. Creator: Unknown
On the way to the wreck, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Launching the Life-boat, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Launching the Life-boat, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

The Life-boat Men, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Life-boat Men, c1900. From " Primus Magic Lantern Slides - Junior Lecturers Series B". [W. Butcher & Sons]

Throwing the Life-Line, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Throwing the Life-Line, 1890. Lifeboatmen in sou westers carrying out a rescue in rough seas - the man in the centre preparing to throw the rope wears a belt of buoyancy aids

Painting Men and Gear, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Painting Men and Gear, 1936, showing men winching to lighthouse in rough seas

The Coxswain of the Lifeboat Date: 1909

Lifeboatman, Cromer, Norfolk
Lifeboatman, Cromer, near Sheringham, Norfolk, England. Showing Coxswain Harrison - For Those in Peril on the Sea Date: 1910

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"Lifeboatman: Heroes of the Sea, Defenders against Dirt and Disease" Step into a world where bravery meets cleanliness, as we dive into the captivating tales of lifeboatmen who fought not only treacherous waves but also battled dirt and disease. In this mesmerizing advertisement for Lifebuoy soap, witness how these courageous souls triumphed over both natural elements and unseen threats. Meet Henry Freeman, the legendary lifeboatman who emerged as the sole survivor from the heart-wrenching Whitby Lifeboat disaster of 1861. His unwavering spirit symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity – just like Lifebuoy soap fights against dirt that clings to your skin. Travel back in time to early 1900s Filey Lifeboat station, where dedicated lifeboatmen risked their lives daily to save those lost at sea. Amidst their heroic efforts, they understood that maintaining personal hygiene was crucial in preventing diseases from spreading among their crewmates. This is why they trusted none other than Lifebuoy soap – a beacon of health and cleanliness. Immerse yourself in Victorian-era Whitby with Henry Freeman once again. As he stands tall amidst crashing waves, his rugged appearance belies his commitment to keeping himself clean using none other than Lifebuoy soap - an essential companion for every daring seafarer. Witness breathtaking demonstrations on a vibrant "Lifeboat Demonstration Day, " possibly held in Scarborough during early 1900s. These events showcased not only the extraordinary skills possessed by lifeboatmen but also emphasized their dedication towards personal hygiene through regular use of Lifebuoy soap. Journey further along history's shores to Tynemouth during Victorian times when brave men donned uniforms bearing honor badges as they embarked on perilous rescue missions. Their trusty ally? None other than Lifebuoy soap – an indispensable tool combating dirt while ensuring good health even amidst turbulent waters. Henry Freeman's legacy lives on in Whitby, where his name echoes through the ages.