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Antique Framed Print : Lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, Devon
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Lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, Devon
View of the local lifeboat and crewmen at Appledore, on the North Devon coast. The lifeboat has left the shore, and the crewmen are wading in the shallows
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1933 Appledore Crew Crewmen Life Boat Life Boats Ponsonby Ralph Rescue Rnli Saving Sea Side Shallows Shore Wading
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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A Stirring Scene of Courage and Community: Lifeboat and Crewmen at Appledore, Devon, 1933 This evocative photograph captures the spirit of bravery and camaraderie that defined the volunteer crews of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) along the North Devon coast in the 1930s. The image, taken at Appledore in 1933, shows a lifeboat being launched from the shore with a team of determined crewmen wading through the shallows. The lifeboat, a stalwart guardian of the treacherous North Devon coastline, stands ready to answer the call of those in peril on the sea. With the tide out, the crewmen must brave the cold waters and the unpredictable currents to ensure the lifeboat's safe departure. Their faces are set with focus and determination, a testament to the unwavering commitment of these local heroes. The photograph, taken in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the RNLI and the vital role that these volunteers played in the lives of their communities. The lifeboat station at Appledore, which continues to operate today, has saved countless lives since its establishment in 1864. Among the crewmen in this photograph, we find Ralph Ponsonby, a well-known local figure and a dedicated member of the RNLI. Ponsonby, who would go on to serve as the Lifeboat Second Coxswain, is seen here leading the team with unwavering resolve. His legacy, and that of his fellow crewmen, lives on in the brave and selfless actions of the RNLI volunteers who continue to protect the North Devon coastline to this day. This photograph, with its powerful depiction of community spirit and heroism, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the RNLI and the indomitable courage of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to saving lives at sea.
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