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Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, Essex
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Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, Essex
The first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company whose Drama Club sponsored it, was launched in 1884. During its service at Walton from 1884 to 1900 it was launched 84 times and saved 132 lives at sea. Seen here in front of the boathouse, with crew on board and supporters standing round.
circa 1885
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1884 1885 Artillery Benevolence Boat House Charitable Charity Cork Crew Donated Drama Essex Gift Honourable Institution Launched Life Boat Lifebelts Lives Naze Rescue Roof Sails Saved Saving Sea Side Sponsor Sponsored Sponsorship Supporters Tiles Tiling Walton
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This evocative photograph captures the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, Essex, which was the first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat to be stationed at Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex. The lifeboat, donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company's Drama Club in 1884, is seen here in front of its boathouse with the crew on board and supporters gathered round. During its six-year service at Walton from 1884 to 1900, the lifeboat was launched an impressive 84 times and saved 132 lives at sea. The Honourable Artillery Company, a London-based military organization with a rich history dating back to 1537, had a strong tradition of charitable giving and benevolence. The Drama Club's decision to sponsor a lifeboat was a testament to their commitment to helping those in need. The lifeboat, with its distinctive red and white stripes, was a familiar sight along the coast and represented a vital lifeline for the local community. The boathouse, with its red tiled roof and ornate tiling, stands proudly behind the lifeboat. The supporters, including women and children, are seen standing around, no doubt eager to lend their assistance in any way they could. The lifeboat's sails are furled, and lifebelts are visible on the deck, ready for use in case of emergency. This photograph, taken in the late 1880s, offers a glimpse into the past and the important role that charitable organizations, such as The Honourable Artillery Company, played in saving lives at sea during the Victorian era.
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