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Antique Framed Print : Lifeboat practice drill, Eastbourne, Sussex
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Lifeboat practice drill, Eastbourne, Sussex
RNLI lifeboat practice drill in progress off Eastbourne, Sussex.
early 1960s
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Media ID 14345091
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
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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 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken in the early 1960s, a group of brave RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) volunteers are seen conducting a lifeboat practice drill off the shores of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. The quintessential British seaside resort town, with its iconic pier and colorful beach huts, is visible in the background, adding to the idyllic setting of this scene. The lifeboats, emblazoned with the distinctive RNLI insignia, are being launched from the shore, their ropes taut in the hands of the sturdy crew members. The men, dressed in their traditional red and yellow uniforms, work together with focused determination, ensuring that every detail of the drill is executed flawlessly. The lifeboats glide smoothly over the calm, turquoise waters, their powerful engines humming softly in the background. The RNLI is a renowned organization that has been providing essential lifesaving services along the coasts of the United Kingdom for over 190 years. The volunteers, who are all unpaid, undergo rigorous training to ensure they are prepared for any emergency situation that may arise at sea. Regular practice drills, such as the one depicted in this photograph, are an integral part of their training regimen. This photograph not only showcases the dedication and commitment of the RNLI volunteers but also highlights the importance of their work in ensuring the safety of those who venture out to sea. The image is a poignant reminder of the vital role that the RNLI plays in the coastal communities of the UK, and the unwavering bravery and selflessness of its volunteers.
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