Be inspired -- read on.
The real life story of the famous Lynmouth Lifeboat, Louisa,
her dauntless crew and the village helpers during the severe gale of January 12th 1899.
An unparalleled achievement that few would believe was possible, let alone attempt.
Measure yourself against what they did . . . how far could you go?
Impossible odds - danger - heroism - leadership - passion - sacrifice -
a unique and life changing place in maritime history.
The real life story of the famous Lynmouth Lifeboat, Louisa,
her dauntless crew and the village helpers during the severe gale of January 12th 1899.
An unparalleled achievement that few would believe was possible, let alone attempt.
Measure yourself against what they did . . . how far could you go?
Impossible odds - danger - heroism - leadership - passion - sacrifice -
a unique and life changing place in maritime history.
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Use the search box for any words on Louisa and lifeboats.
Eg horses, Countisbury, tides, gales, roads, identifying ships, apprentices, wrecks, foreland, etc |
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From an exceptional maritime painting by Mark Myers RSMA
Along with details specific to the Louisa lifeboat, you will also find photos and information relating to the Forrest Hall,
Full Rigged sailing ship, Porlock hill and Porlock Weir, Lynmouth, Lynton, Jack Crocombe, tides and storms,
Countisbury, various ship wrecks and rescues, Exmoor's old coastal roads, horses and coach transport of the day, boat builders, lifeboats in general - mostly 19th century,
as well as some evocative music related you tube links pertaining to lifeboats and to Exmoor.
Full Rigged sailing ship, Porlock hill and Porlock Weir, Lynmouth, Lynton, Jack Crocombe, tides and storms,
Countisbury, various ship wrecks and rescues, Exmoor's old coastal roads, horses and coach transport of the day, boat builders, lifeboats in general - mostly 19th century,
as well as some evocative music related you tube links pertaining to lifeboats and to Exmoor.
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This is a beautiful song about the love of a young girl
for her Sea Captain father. |
In your Arms sung by Eleanor Grant composed and arranged by Michael McDermott produced by Kenneth Peers |
Click on images below for detailed information (all open in new window)
- or simply use the search box.
- or simply use the search box.
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Click on the above image to open a new window to the 125th anniversary page.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare.
It is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
It is because we do not dare that they are difficult.”
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'It would seem the journey is everything and the destination a consequence. Like life and death.' author
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Whatever you can do, or dream you can ... begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Goethe
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Goethe
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“The greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
By not risking you are chained by your certitudes, and are slaves,
having forfeited your freedom.
Only one who risks is free.”
Zen Osho
By not risking you are chained by your certitudes, and are slaves,
having forfeited your freedom.
Only one who risks is free.”
Zen Osho
In respect for all those who risk their all for others. Never underestimate their loss too.
Thank you for taking the time and interest to visit our web site, Richard.
Thank you for taking the time and interest to visit our web site, Richard.
