The true and amazing story of the famous Lynmouth Lifeboat,
Louisa
and her dauntless crew during the severe gale of January 12th 1899.
An unparalleled achievement that few would believe was possible, let alone attempt.
impossible odds - danger - heroism - leadership - passion - sacrifice -
a unique and life changing place in maritime history.
The header picture is taken from Ken Blakey's earlier animation and documentary film titled, 'The Journey of the Louisa'
Louisa
and her dauntless crew during the severe gale of January 12th 1899.
An unparalleled achievement that few would believe was possible, let alone attempt.
impossible odds - danger - heroism - leadership - passion - sacrifice -
a unique and life changing place in maritime history.
The header picture is taken from Ken Blakey's earlier animation and documentary film titled, 'The Journey of the Louisa'
Happy Christmas 2018 and a
peaceful and healthy New Year for 2019
peaceful and healthy New Year for 2019
January 12th 2019.
The 120th anniversary of the amazing Lynmouth to Porlock lifeboat launch.
One hundred and twenty years since the brave and determined villagers of Lynmouth embarked on
a journey unrivalled in lifeboat history. Here you can read about their tenacious struggle to launch Louisa lifeboat.
Better still, why not contribute with comments, facts, short stories or poems you would like to share.
Use the contact page to send your thoughts, ideas and insights on saving lives at sea.
Contact.
Contributor's page,
The 120th anniversary of the amazing Lynmouth to Porlock lifeboat launch.
One hundred and twenty years since the brave and determined villagers of Lynmouth embarked on
a journey unrivalled in lifeboat history. Here you can read about their tenacious struggle to launch Louisa lifeboat.
Better still, why not contribute with comments, facts, short stories or poems you would like to share.
Use the contact page to send your thoughts, ideas and insights on saving lives at sea.
Contact.
Contributor's page,
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Use the search box for any words on Louisa and lifeboats.
Eg horses, countisbury, tides, gales, roads, identifying ships, 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, The Blue Ball Inn, ship wrecks and rescues, Exmoor's old coastal roads, horses and coach transport of the day, lifeboats in general - mostly 19th century, as well as some evocative music related youtube links
pertaining to lifeboats and to Exmoor.
Full Rigged sailing ship, Porlock hill and Porlock Weir, Lynmouth, Lynton, Jack Crocombe, tides and storms,
Countisbury, The Blue Ball Inn, ship wrecks and rescues, Exmoor's old coastal roads, horses and coach transport of the day, lifeboats in general - mostly 19th century, as well as some evocative music related youtube 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)
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“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
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