RNLB_H_F_Bailey_(ON_714)

RNLB <i>H F Bailey</i> (ON 714)

RNLB H F Bailey (ON 714)

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RNLB H F Bailey II (ON 714) was the third lifeboat stationed at Cromer to bear this name, but the first of the four to bear a number in its name.[1] This lifeboat was sent to replace H F Bailey (ON 694). Coxswain Henry Blogg of the Cromer is often referred to as "the greatest of the lifeboatmen"[2][3] was said to have disliked this lifeboat having preferred the previous lifeboat H F Bailey ON 695.

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Arriving at Cromer in May 1929, this lifeboat served at Cromer for only two year and over that period she was launched 3 times and saved the lives of 5 people. In 1929 she was transferred to Selsey Lifeboat Station and was renamed Canadian Pacific.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    The History of Cromer Lifeboats and Crews – H F Bailey 777 1935 to 1945. Author: Lee, Kitty. Publisher:Kitty Lee. Work:Chapter One – Page IX, The story of H.F. Bailey Lifeboats.ISBN 0 9518530 0 7
  2. [2]
    "Henry Blogg, the Greatest of the Lifeboatmen", Jolly, C., Pub: Poppyland Publishing, new edition 2002, ISBN 0-946148-59-7
  3. [3]
    pdf of "Henry Blogg, the Greatest of the Lifeboatmen"
  4. [4]
    The History of Cromer Lifeboats and Crews – H F Bailey 777 1935 to 1945. Author: Lee, Kitty. Publisher:Kitty Lee. Work:Chapter One – Page X, The story of H.F. Bailey Lifeboats.ISBN 0 9518530 0 7
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