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Rescues in the Surf

Rescues in the Surf The Story of the Shields Lifeboats, 1789-1939

Paperback (15 Nov 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Stephen Landells tells the dramatic story of the invention and development of the Shields rowing lifeboats and their rival pioneers Willie Wouldhave, and Henry Greathead. The fortunes of the Tyne lifeboats are followed from 1789 to the present day along with the history of the Tyne Lifeboat Institution, and the Volunteer Life Brigades.

Book information

ISBN: 9781857951493
Publisher: Tyne Bridge Pub.
Imprint: Tyne Bridge Pub.
Pub date:
DEWEY: 623.88870942875
DEWEY edition: 23
Number of pages: 296
Weight: 824g
Height: 240mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 19mm