Picture No | 10216976 |
Date | 1901 |
Description | Breeches-Buoy used to save the crew of 'Esras', East Runton, |
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A 'Breeches-Buoy' in use, to save the crew of the Norwegian ship 'Esras', East Runton, Norfolk, 1901. 'Esras' had run aground on the Hasboro' sands, then lost her anchor and was driven onto the shore by East Runton. The Cromer and Sheringham Rocket Brigades were called and succeeded in saving all the crew.
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Source | The Sphere. 1901. page 318. By Lancelot Speed. |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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