Canvas Print : Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall
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Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts and their passengers to Newlyn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s
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Media ID 14412506
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
Crew Crewed Lifeboat Lifeboats Newlyn Passengers Penlee Rescue Rnli Saving Stricken Towing Waterproof Waterproofs Yacht Yachts
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the heroic spirit of the Penlee lifeboat rescue to your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, depicts the Penlee lifeboat bravely towing stricken yachts and their passengers to safety in Newlyn, Cornwall during the 1970s. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are not only a beautiful addition to any room, but also a testament to the courage and resilience of the Penlee lifeboat crew. Order yours today and relive this inspiring moment every day.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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, the brave crew members of the Penlee Lifeboat station in Cornwall, England, are seen towing a stricken yacht through the dark and choppy waters towards Newlyn harbor. The date of this image is estimated to be from the 1970s, a time when the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) crews were regularly called upon to save lives at sea. The lifeboat, powered by strong oars and the determination of its crew, cuts through the waves as it transports the distressed vessel and its passengers to safety. The lifeboat's powerful searchlight illuminates the scene, casting an eerie glow over the water and highlighting the stark contrast between the calm, focused faces of the crew and the turbulent sea around them. The passengers of the yacht, bundled up in their wet and waterproof clothing, huddle together on the deck of the lifeboat, grateful for the warmth and protection that the RNLI crew has provided. The lifeboats, manned by dedicated and trained volunteers, have been a vital part of the coastal communities of Cornwall for generations, providing a lifeline to those in need in even the most treacherous of conditions. This powerful image serves as a testament to the selfless and heroic work of the RNLI and its crews, who put their own lives on the line to save others in the treacherous waters of the Cornish coast. The Penlee Lifeboat station continues to operate today, providing a vital service to the local community and saving countless lives each year.
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