Post by Administrator on Apr 23, 2020 4:17:04 GMT
Today we take a moment to remember those lost in the 1947 Mumbles lifeboat disaster, in which all eight lifeboat crew members perished alongside the 39 people onboard the stricken steamship Samtampa they had attempted to rescue after she ran aground.
The tragedy remains one of the worst in RNLI history and had a big impact on the local community. 72 years on and The Mumbles Lifeboat RNLI crew continue to take to the sea, whatever the weather, when people need help their help.
RNLI
8 of our crew set out to rescue the crew of the Liberty ship Samtampa only to pay the ultimate sacrifice.
William Gammon (Coxswain), William Davies, William Noel, W R S Thomas, Ernest Griffin, William R Thomas,
William Lewis Howell, Richard Smith
Today we remember them and every volunteer who takes to the sea whatever the weather to save lives at sea.
The Mumbles Lifeboat RNLI
On 23 April 1947, The Mumbles lifeboat launched to rescue people onboard the stricken steamship Samtampa. But shortly after launch, the lifeboat capsized, and all eight crew members onboard perished, along with 39 people on the Samtampa. Among those lost in the disaster was Gold Medal winning coxswain, William J Gammon. The tragedy remains one of the worst in RNLI history.
Watch the story behind one of the most tragic moments in RNLI history, as we remember the brave and fearless crew members who lost their lives while trying to save the lives of others.
LINK
The tragedy remains one of the worst in RNLI history and had a big impact on the local community. 72 years on and The Mumbles Lifeboat RNLI crew continue to take to the sea, whatever the weather, when people need help their help.
RNLI
8 of our crew set out to rescue the crew of the Liberty ship Samtampa only to pay the ultimate sacrifice.
William Gammon (Coxswain), William Davies, William Noel, W R S Thomas, Ernest Griffin, William R Thomas,
William Lewis Howell, Richard Smith
Today we remember them and every volunteer who takes to the sea whatever the weather to save lives at sea.
The Mumbles Lifeboat RNLI
On 23 April 1947, The Mumbles lifeboat launched to rescue people onboard the stricken steamship Samtampa. But shortly after launch, the lifeboat capsized, and all eight crew members onboard perished, along with 39 people on the Samtampa. Among those lost in the disaster was Gold Medal winning coxswain, William J Gammon. The tragedy remains one of the worst in RNLI history.
Watch the story behind one of the most tragic moments in RNLI history, as we remember the brave and fearless crew members who lost their lives while trying to save the lives of others.
LINK