Post by Administrator on Feb 9, 2022 19:16:39 GMT
On this day 161 years ago, a great storm ravaged the east coast, wrecking over 200 ships. Whitby lifeboat was struck by a freak wave and capsized. Every single crew member was lost, apart from Henry Freeman - the only one wearing a new cork lifejacket.
Despite the tragic loss of his crew mates, Henry continued as a lifeboatman. He later became the Whitby Coxswain, helping to save over 300 lives.
This iconic portrait of that remarkable man was taken by pioneering photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe.
RNLI
Despite the tragic loss of his crew mates, Henry continued as a lifeboatman. He later became the Whitby Coxswain, helping to save over 300 lives.
This iconic portrait of that remarkable man was taken by pioneering photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe.
RNLI