Title
Lifeboat in the livery of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in heavy seas returning from a rescue mission
Caption
Lifeboat in the livery of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in heavy seas returning from a rescue mission. Founded in 1824 by William Hillary (1771-1847) as the National Institution for the preservation of life from shipwreck" the organisation is still responsible for the lifeboat service round the British coast and raises its funds by voluntary contributions. Kronheim chromolithograph published London, 1864.
Date
1864
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_010125C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,4Mb (2,3Mb) / 11,8in x 8,0in / 3543 x 2410 (300dpi)