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Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, [London], 1860. The accompanying Engraving represents the building establishment...known as Norway Yard...where the boats of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution are constructed. The firm of Messrs. Forrestt is well known to the mercantile navy, having been in existence ever since 1786, during which period some thousands of their little craft have been carried by the shipping of England over the wide waters of the world. From this yard have also been launched boats of every size and variety - from the small, gaily-painted pleasure-boat floating on the ornamental waters of the stately homes of England...to the more useful-looking cargo-vessels employed in our colonies, or some of the smaller of those dashing clipper-yachts of which England and her aristocracy are so justly proud. At the time our Sketch was taken as many as fourteen of the life-boats of the National Life-boat Institution were in different stages of construction, some of them only in frame, others prepared to be dispatched to their stations, to be ready for their errands of mercy'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph print, titled 'Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860', showcases the bustling Norway Yard, a renowned establishment in London's Limehouse district, where the lifeboats of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution were constructed. The firm of Messrs. Forrestt, with its rich history dating back to 1786, has been a trusted name in the maritime industry for over a century. Thousands of their boats have graced the waters of the world, from the ornamental lakes of English stately homes, to the useful cargo vessels in the colonies, and the dashing clipper-yachts that epitomize English aristocracy. At the time this photograph was taken, an impressive fourteen lifeboats of the National Lifeboat Institution were under various stages of construction. Some were still in frame, while others were prepared for dispatch to their stations, eagerly awaiting their humanitarian missions. The yard was a hive of activity, with skilled craftsmen and laborers working in harmony to ensure the timely completion of these vital vessels. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the industrial processes and maritime traditions of the 19th century. The image stands as a testament to the importance of the lifeboat building industry and the indomitable spirit of those who dedicated their lives to saving others at sea.
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