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The Rother Class lifeboat Alice Upjohn seen here being blessed at the Dungeness RNLI
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The Rother Class lifeboat Alice Upjohn seen here being blessed at the Dungeness RNLI
The Rother Class lifeboat Alice Upjohn seen here being blessed at the Dungeness RNLI Station. 25th September 1988
Folkestone Herald Photographer
Herald Express
Mirrorpix
Dungeness
Kent
England
Media ID 21923653
© Mirrorpix
Accidents Blessing Eighties Emergency Services Lifeboats Rnli 1988
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1988, capturing a significant moment in maritime history. The image showcases the Rother Class lifeboat Alice Upjohn, elegantly stationed at the Dungeness RNLI Station on a crisp September day. As the vessel stands tall against the backdrop of an endless horizon, it is being blessed by a clergyman, symbolizing hope and divine protection for all those who will rely on its services. The photograph not only transports us to an era defined by its distinctive fashion and cultural trends but also reminds us of the crucial role played by emergency services during that time. In this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we witness how religion intertwines with technology and transportation as faith meets modernity. The dedication of brave men and women who risk their lives to save others becomes palpable through this powerful visual narrative. It serves as a reminder of the countless accidents that occur at sea and highlights the indispensable presence of lifeboats like Alice Upjohn in safeguarding shipping vessels. Through this lens, we are invited to reflect upon our own vulnerabilities while simultaneously acknowledging humanity's resilience when faced with adversity. This photograph encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also represents an entire era where faith met duty amidst turbulent waters.
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