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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
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Launching Hope - The Elliot Gill Lifeboat Finds Her Home
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. 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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