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Lifeboat Boards
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Known as \u2018lifeboat boards\u2019, these wooden records are an incredible resource showing details of lifeboat rescues within the community of Cromarty during the first half of the twentieth century.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cromarty\u2019s history is closely linked to the sea and the community was proud to host a lifeboat station from 1911 until 1968. The records are a testament to the courage shown repeatedly in the face of adversity and the dangers of the sea. The first lifeboat stationed here, from 1911-1923, was the Brothers; the coxswain (the person in charge of the boat) was Mr James Reid. Amazingly, it had been funded anonymously.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The John Wesley replaced it in 1923. The James Macfee (donated by a legacy from Dr James Macfee of Auchterarder, Perthshire) came on station in 1928.\u00a0 It was launched 51 times and rescued 17 people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Between 1945 and 1951, relief lifeboats rescued 5 lives. The final lifeboat to be stationed at Cromarty was the new Watson cabin lifeboat, Lilla Marras, Douglas and Will. The lifeboat was funded by legacies from Mrs J L Marras of London, Mr J Douglas of Langbank, Renfrew, and Mr W Kennedy of Glenbar, Argyll. Under the command of Coxswain Albert Watson and his crew, this vessel rescued a total crew of 8 from the coaster Servus off Dunbeath Castle on 8th and 9th December, 1959.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coxswain Albert Watson was awarded the RNLI\u2019s Silver Medal for bravery and seamanship in a full gale. The coxswain\u2019s brother, John Watson, 1st Mechanic, was awarded the Bronze Medal. The remaining crew received the \u2018Thanks of the Institution\u2019 on vellum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lifeboat Station was relocated to Invergordon in 1968 \u2013 a blow to community pride.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Date: 1911-1968<\/strong><\/span>
Materials : Wood<\/strong><\/span>
Size : 170cm x 75cm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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