Poster 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
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the heroic spirit of the sea to your walls with our stunning Penlee Lifeboat print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the 1970s as you witness the courage and determination of the Penlee Lifeboat crew in action. As they tow stricken yachts and their passengers safely to Newlyn, Cornwall, the powerful waves and the raw emotion on the faces of the rescuers create an unforgettable scene. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office to remind you of the strength and resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of the Cornish coastline.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.3cm (23.4" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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