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Hauling on two guide ropes, the launching crew steady the Ferryside Lifeboat as it runs
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Hauling on two guide ropes, the launching crew steady the Ferryside Lifeboat as it runs
Hauling on two guide ropes, the launching crew steady the Ferryside Lifeboat as it runs down the slipway for its final run. The station is due to be closed at the end of the month.
22nd June 1960
Staff
Western Mail
Mirrorpix
Ferryside
Carmarthenshire
Wales
Media ID 21918636
© Mirrorpix
1960 Carmarthen Bay Charities Crew Emergency Services Launch Lifeboat Lifeboats Organisations Rescue Rnli Ship Station
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 22nd of June in 1960. The image captures a pivotal moment for the Ferryside Lifeboat crew as they prepare for their final run down the slipway. Hauling on two guide ropes with unwavering determination, the launching crew work tirelessly to steady the lifeboat before its imminent departure. The significance of this scene is heightened by the knowledge that this station is due to be closed at the end of the month. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era coming to an end, where brave individuals dedicated their lives to saving others at sea. Transported back in time, we witness not only a vessel being readied for launch but also a symbol of hope and rescue. The Ferryside Lifeboat represents more than just a means of transportation; it embodies courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment. This powerful image showcases not only the importance of emergency services like lifeboats but also highlights charitable organizations such as RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) that rely on donations from kind-hearted individuals who understand how crucial these services are. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who risked everything so that others may live. Let us honor their legacy and appreciate how far our society has come thanks to organizations like RNLI and their dedicated crews.
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