Not having a propeller she was also less likely to become tangled in ships rigging. But they must remember that such deeds meant more than courage and deter- mination at the moment. With all haste this little boat was carried to the water's edge, and within the short space of a few minutes from the time the accident was first observed, Mr. Rees had started in his frail and tiny craft to save the drowning men. To date the number of medals awarded are: One of the most notable recipients is Henry Blogg, of the Cromer lifeboat crew, who was awarded the RNLI gold medal three times (and the silver four times). 10s. He also received the George Cross and the British Empire Medal and is known as "The Greatest of all Lifeboatmen". The Duke of Northumberland lifeboat was revolutionary in that she used water jets instead of propellers. Coxswain Mr Richards, 56, was posthumously awarded the RNLI gold medal for gallantry, the charity's version of the Victoria Cross. In 1953, following Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the design was altered to exchange the Tudor crown with St. Edward's crown to represent the newly appointed monarch. Beardshaw has 37 medals to date, including international awards. In late February 1908, the steam vessel Harold was carrying china clay from Teignmouth to Liverpool. This series of posts is to showcase items from the museums collection and to support the Ports, Past and Present project that features and promotes five ports of the Irish Sea connecting Wales with Ireland Rosslare, Dublin Port, Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke. In late February 1908, the steam vessel Harold was carrying china clay from Teignmouth to Liverpool. [29], For public access the RNLI classifies stations as one of three types: Explore, which are normally open all year round and have a shop, Discover, normally open during the summer months and Observe which, because of their location, still welcome visitors but may not be easily accessible. [23], In 2021, the RNLI received press attention for its rescue of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel via boat. Seeing that the unfortunate men were unable to help themselves, Petty Officer RICHARD BARRY and Coastguardman ALEXANDER NEAL, regardless of the danger which they ran, plunged into the sea and attempted to swim to the vessel, but the heavy seas were too much for them, and they were beaten back to the shore. There were deeply-held views about women crewing the boats it was considered extremely bad luck. Oherwydd ei fedr a'i ddewrder yn ystod yr achubiad, cyflwynwyd Medal Aur yr RNLI ir Cocs William Owen a chyflwynwyd Medalau Arian i weddill y criw (gan gynnwys mab Owen). The story of the event which had brought them there had already been narrated, but they could not too often be reminded of the splendid achievement and the noble efforts which they were there to commemorate and to acclaim. The original reverse was restored for issues from 1911. It includes RNLI HQ, lifeboat maintenance and repair facilities, the Lifeboat Support Centre and RNLI College (the training centre). The photograph of the Duke of Northumberlandis from http://www.rnli.org. The crew were, however, so exhausted by exposure and so numbed with cold that they could not make use of the lines. Coxswain Bevan and his crew launched to three medal rescues in just 7 weeks. [28][62] The lifeguards are paid by the appropriate town or city council, while the RNLI provides their equipment and training. . Both Coxswains, Edward Parker from Margate and Howard Primrose Knight from Ramsgate, were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for their "gallantry and determination when ferrying troops from the beaches". Very interesting, incredible rescue by incredible men. Calls are redirected to HM Coastguard or the Irish Coast Guard as appropriate, who will coordinate air-sea rescue operations and may call on the RNLI (or independent lifeboats), or their own land-based rescue personnel and rescue helicopters to help. Due to his skill and courage during the rescue, Coxswain William Owen was presented with the RNLIs Gold Medal and the rest of the crew (including Owens son) were presented with Silver Medals. Water was drawn in through the forward section of hull and forced out at great pressure through the vents in the side of the boat. [63], The institution has operated an International Flood Rescue Team since the 2000 Mozambique floods, with six strategically placed teams each with two boats, support transport and equipment. It has 238 lifeboat stations and operates 444 lifeboats. From volume 32, no. A spokesman for the RNLI declared that "We are not a salvage firm and our charity's aim is to provide immediate assistance for people in trouble at sea and lives are at risk. Water was drawn in through the forward section of hull and forced out at great pressure through the vents in the side of the boat. For the Daunt lightship rescue in 1936, the RNLB Mary Stanford and her entire crew were decorated. By dint of skilful seamanship he reached the capsized sailing-boat, and in the most gallant manner proceeded to get the men out of the water, a task attended by the greatest risk in so small a boat, as the slightest error of judgment would have caused her to capsize and all would have perished. That deed furnished a noble example. THE Gold Medal of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, which is only awarded in cases of exceptional gallantry, was granted by the Committee of Management on the 11th July, 1 "[79], There have been a few isolated cases where RNLI crew members (but not the RNLI itself) have claimed salvage. It is also the story of the RNLI's first steam driven lifeboat. The Gold Medal we feature was awarded over a hundred years ago to William Owen, Coxswain of the Holyhead Lifeboat. to Mr. Harold M. Lloyd, who first observed the accident and took such prompt steps to obtain assistance. You can search by year, volume, issue and/or content type. Miscellaneous; Artillery; . The last three men were able to jump aboard the rescuer. With many younger men on active service, the average age of a lifeboatman was over 50. The RNLI has recognised its longest serving volunteers. [55], From time to time the RNLI may close a station; some of these are later reopened by independent services. Hindlea, a small cargo ship, was dragging its anchor in Moelfre Bay and being driven onto the rocky . Richard Evans won his first Gold Medal on 27 October 1959 when in hurricane force winds the M.V. To PAT PWEER, CoN. This story is one of a continuing series to showcase some of the special objects we have in the museums collection. Change). [35][36] The Walter and Elizabeth Groombridge Award is given annually for the most outstanding service by an Atlantic 21 (and successors) lifeboat crew. Many launches were to ships that had been torpedoed or struck mines, including naval or merchant vessels on war duty; a notable example was the hospital ship SSRohilla which foundered in 1914 and was attended by six lifeboats, saving 144 lives over a 50-hour rescue mission. An RNLI Bronze medal (Image: RNLI/Nathan Williams) The events of January 9, 1917 have gone down in lifesaving history. The account of the presentation of the Gold Medal to William Owen is from The Cardiff Times of 9 May 1908 The National Library of Wales. Despite mountainous seas, the able work of the coxswain maneuvered the lifeboat near enough to the Harold to enable six men to be taken off the stricken vessel by line. [8]The reverse, designed by William Wyon, shows three sailors in a lifeboat rescuing a fourth from the sea, below the inscription "Let not the deep swallow me up" taken from Psalm 69. [27] The RNLI makes a distinction between people aided and lives saved. [14], When Lewis became secretary in 1850, the institution had care of 96 lifeboats, but only about 12 were actually usable. Most of the members of its lifeboat crews are unpaid volunteers. He also received the George Cross and the British Empire Medal. [84], The Institution used to be split into six administrative divisions: East (East Anglia and South East England), South (South West England), West (Wales and the Isle of Man), North (East and west coasts of northern England), Scotland and Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). [12], A new design was approved in 1912, to be awarded in both gold and silver. [5] The Institution gained the patronage of King George IV, and not long afterwards the granting of the Royal prefix,[6] making it Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck. 342 (June 1947), the journal has been called The Life-boat, more recently The Lifeboat and then Lifeboat. Subsequent lifeboats arriving were commandeered without discussion, much to the disappointment of many lifeboatmen. [10], The Decoration of the Institution was awarded for conspicuous and special services to the RNLI, other than actual personal life-saving. This stance was reinforced in Newquay in 2009, when the RNLI was criticised for not launching a lifeboat in order to aid an unmanned fishing vessel that had run aground. Not having a propeller she was also less likely to become tangled in ships rigging. Lifeboat crew members have been awarded medals for their bravery. Brian Bevan MBE, former Coxswain at Humber Lifeboat Station, is the only crew member in the RNLI's long history to be presented with Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals for Gallantry at the same awards ceremony. [11], The Institution underwent a reorganisation under the presidency of the Duke of Northumberland, leading to a description of him as "second founder",[10] and on 5 October 1854, its name was changed to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, abbreviated as RNLI. This made it a lot more maneuverable than other lifeboats. [8]The very first medals were presented without any means of suspension, and then with a suspension loop for the plain dark blue ribbon. These included coastguard officers[6] and those who affected a rescue by wading or swimming into the sea from the shore. with research support from Holyhead Maritime Museum. His Excellency, who was cordially received, said they had met there that day to render honour where honour was most assuredly due. The 1912 design, manufactured by Garrard & Co of London, was a stylised cross in dark blue enamel, with the letters R N L I in the angles of the cross, interlaced with a rope. All the crew were saved but the Harold foundered the next day. Yn y deyrnged iddo pan fu farw ym 1921, cafodd ei ddisgrifio r geiriau hyn: ", https://portspastpresent.eu/items/show/550, https://holyheadstoriesofaport.com/2020/08/01/rnli-gold-medal-rescue/, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. The RNLI is a charity in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland and has enjoyed royal patronage since its foundation, the most recent being Queen Elizabeth II until her death on 8 September 2022. Be sure to share the link and encourage your family and friends to tune in to this momentous celebration of the some of the most talented creative teens across the country!. Sir William Hillary moved to the Isle of Man in 1808. The first 'light' motor lifeboat was named at Eastbourne on 27 September 1922. More information here https://portspastpresent.eu/. A total of 1,400 people were awarded the newly commissioned medals for reaching the landmarks of between 20 to 60 years of service during 2020. There is an excellent model of the Duke of Northumberland at the museum built by the late Les Jones, thank you Aled for the contribution. The award honors exceptional leadership or service distinguished by achievements of unique national or international significance, reflecting great credit on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by markedly improving the security of our homeland. Holyhead Maritime Museum, 'RNLI Gold Medal Rescue', Holyhead: Stories of a Port, 1 August, 2020, archived at https://perma.cc/Y5BT-P86H. By September 2020, a total of 733 medals had been issued, including several with the 60 Year clasp. The (independent) Historic Lifeboat Owners Association, promoting the study and preservation of lifeboats. The heroes of Co. Wexford's Lifeboat Service have been to the fore when gallantry was awarded by medals of the RNLI. Mr. Ivor Rees, without more ado, entered the water, and fully dressed swam a distance of two hundred yards through broken water caused by the tide race; and brought in the sailing-boat; whilst Mr. D. Morgan Rees, in the meanwhile, ran to the house and obtained the sails. Some ALBs carry an inflatable. [11] Established in 1901, many awards were made for long and devoted service by Branch Honorary Secretaries and Ladies Auxiliaries. The RNLI is principally funded by legacies (65%) and donations (28%), with the remainder from merchandising and investment. In a strong gale and dense fog, RNLI lifeboat volunteers rescued 456 passengers, including 70 babies. Bu Owen yn gwasanaethu fel Cocs rhwng 1899 a 1915. Those brave rescuers had already been honoured by the King, but they who were assembled there that day were behind none in the heartiness with which they saluted them and asked them to accept the tokens offered by the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION as a lasting memento of the feelings of appreciation and grateful thanks for the example and the encouragement given to all those present, who would be stimulated by the admirable conduct of these men. [89], The RNLI is principally funded by legacies (65%) and voluntary donations (28%), with the remainder from merchandising and investment. Alan Percy, 8th Duke of Northumberland, a British Army officer, first became a member upon the death of his father in 1918, then was elected Vice-President in 1921, and was also president and patron of a couple of branches. A special letter of thanks was also sent The indomitable pluck and skill displayed, more particularly by Mr. Daniel Rees, was spoken of in the highest terms by alland these were many who witnessed the incident, and had it not been for the prompt action taken and the bravery shown by the rescuers sad loss of life must have occurred. View Product. Along all parts of the coastline, women supported their men on the lifeboat crews by working together to get the lifeboat afloat and then later recovering it from the water in readiness for when the next call came. Mr. Rees, with great bravery, quite disregarding his own safety, proceeded on his way. Powered by water jets? He then jumped on to his bicycle and went with all speed to Mr. Mr. Rees, without hesitation, at once offered to try and save the unfortunate men who were clinging to the upturned yacht. Aled Lewis Jones, An RNLI Gold Medal Rescue | Medal Aur yr RNLI am Achub,, This work is licensed by Ports, Past and Present Project under a. Photo: Jon Stokes The RNLI Gold Medal for Gallantry "Let not the deep swallow me up" [105][109], The website contains full details of the organisation and its activities, including fundraising, lifeboats and stations, history and projects. The institution has saved some 140,000 lives since its foundation, at a cost of more than 600 lives lost in service. [12][13], In its first year of existence the RNLI had raised 10,000; however by 1849, income had dropped to 354. Holyhead Airman Remembered by BelgiumVillagers, Follow Holyhead: Stories of a Port on WordPress.com. The presentations were made by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff at a largely attended meeting at the Town Hall on the 14th October, when the heroes received quite an ovation. Whilst the men were on board Coast- guardman Neal collapsed from ex- haustion, and artificial respiration had to be used to restore him. Its actions received a polarising response, with the British government praising its "vital work" while politician Nigel Farage criticised the organisation as being a "taxi service" for human traffickers. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. | Mae'r stori hon yn un mewn cyfres barhaus . Am 2pm ar 22 Chwefror 1908, galwyd ar The Duke of Northumberland i roi cymorth ac fe'i lansiwyd ar fr garw iawn. Mewn gwyntoedd a oedd yn agos at rym corwynt, cymerodd ddwy awr i gyrraedd y stemar anffodus o Lerpwl. William Owen served as Coxswain from 1899 to 1915. To date the number of medals awarded are: Gold: 150 Silver: 1564 Bronze: 793 (only issued since 1917). Holyhead Airman Remembered by BelgiumVillagers, Follow Holyhead: Stories of a Port on WordPress.com. 13.15. Note: It's not clear from sources if the Royal prefix was part of the name from the beginning. As soon as the Coastguard observed the vessel the rocket apparatus was despatched to the nearest spot. [7], Algernon Percy, 6th Duke of Northumberland was President from 1866(7?) Yn y deyrnged iddo pan fu farw ym 1921, cafodd ei ddisgrifio r geiriau hyn: "He was as fearless as a lion, and was ever in the midst of the perils which beset the vast deep". Initially he received little response from the Admiralty. Mr. Harold M. Lloyd, of Cardiff, happened to see the accident, and realising that the three men were in great danger, he with great promptness telephoned to Penarth for assistance and asked that a steam or sailing boat should be sent to their aid. None are approved by the Crown, and are therefore unofficial awards. [77][78], The RNLI does not support or encourage salvage (the recovery of a ship and its cargo). [107] Archived copies are available in searchable form online. [31][32], More than 2,500 medals have been awarded by the RNLI to its crews for bravery, with 150 gold, 1,563 silver and 791 bronze medals earned up to 2004. This series of posts is to showcase items from the museums collection and to support the Ports, Past and Present project that features and promotes five ports of the Irish Sea connecting Wales with Ireland Rosslare, Dublin Port, Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke. Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736). For instances in which a group is honored, a single gold medal is generally minted that is The RNLI is based in Poole, Dorset. [3] The medal can be awarded for saving life at sea in gold, silver and, since 1917, in bronze. Inshore lifeboats (ILBs) are smaller boats that operate closer to the shore and in shallower waters than ALBs. The last three men were able to jump aboard the rescuer. The Institution estimated their volunteer network at 31,500 in 2014. [20], Nineteen RNLI lifeboats sailed to Dunkirk between 27 May and 4 June 1940 to assist with the Dunkirk evacuation. The RNLI have also established a number of awards that can be awarded to groups, including boat crews. When gold medals are awarded to individuals, the individual recipient, bronze of the gold medal struck under section 3 or his or her family, receives the gold medal. William Owen was presented with his Gold Medal by the Prince of Wales at Marlborough House, London on Monday 4 May 1908. View Product. In 2021, the RNLI's income was 197.2million, which included government contracts worth 3.4million, while its expenditure on delivering a lifeboat service was 165.5 million. View Product. Her father, William Darling, also received the Silver Medal. 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Clasps, attached to the ribbon, are presented to mark each further period of ten years service. Attempts were promptly made to summon the nearest Life-boat, but owing to the storm the telephonic communication failed, and by the time the boat reached the scene all that was possible had been done by a gallant band of men at Ardmore. The sails were not in the boat, nor was there any way of getting to her as the dinghy had gone. [16], Members of the RNLI have also received a number of official awards, both for gallantry and distinguished service. Voluntary internships in RNLI offices are available three times a year. Oherwydd ei fedr a'i ddewrder yn ystod yr achubiad, cyflwynwyd Medal Aur yr RNLI ir Cocs William Owen a chyflwynwyd Medalau Arian i weddill y criw (gan gynnwys mab Owen). [90], The lifeboat collection boxes[92][93] are seen nationwide,[94] and have even become the target for thieves. It is also the story of the RNLIs first steam driven lifeboat. RNLI - 20 year Service Medal cased. These men were not found wanting, but covered them- selves with glory and distinction. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The obverse shows the left-facing bust of the RNLI founder Sir William Hillary, surrounded by the words Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Despite mountainous seas, the able work of the coxswain maneuvered the lifeboat near enough to the Harold to enable six men to be taken off the stricken vessel by line. Angorodd rhwng Ynys Arw ac Ynys Lawd oddi ar Gaergybi, ond dechreuodd ddrifftio ac aeth yn beryglus o agos at y creigiau rhwng y ddau bentir. Cir dr ei dynnu i mewn drwy ran flaen corff y llong a'i orfodi allan dan bwysedd mawr drwy fentiau yn ochr y bad. The Gold Medal we feature was awarded over a hundred years ago to William Owen, Coxswain of the Holyhead Lifeboat. Clasps are inscribed 30, 40 50 or 60 Years, as appropriate. Six silver RNLI medals were later awarded, two to Suevic crew members. [19] During the war, 6,376 lives were saved. THE Gold Medal of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, which is only awarded in cases of exceptional gallantry, was granted by the Committee of Management on the 11th July, 1907, in the following circumstances: On Sunday morning, the 16th June, 1907, at about 11 A.M., a small yacht named the Firefly, of the " Mosquito" class, which is mostly used by the Penarth Yacht Club, was sailing off Lavernock Point, Glamorganshire, and when in the Ranie Race she suddenly capsized and threw her three occupants into the water. He was the recipient of a gold, a silver and a bronze medal, and a vellum parchment. Fascinating fact that the lifeboat had no propeller? Read more about this topic: Royal National Lifeboat Institution, We have now traced the history of women from Paradise to the nineteenth century and have heard nothing through the long roll of the ages but the clank of their fetters.Jane, Lady Wilde (18211896), Three meals of thin gruel a day, with an onion twice a week, and half a roll on Saturdays.Charles Dickens (18121870), I shall not want Honour in Heaven For I shall meet Sir Philip SidneyAnd have talk with Coriolanus And other heroes of that kidney.T.S. His obituary on his death in 1921 described him with these words, He was as fearless as a lion, and was ever in the midst of the perils which beset the vast deep. [38] The youngest recipient was Frederick Carter (11) who with Frank Perry (16) was awarded a Silver Medal for a rescue at Weymouth in 1890. The following awardees, both recipients of Gold Badges, were unable to attend at the Royal Festival Hall, but will receive their awards locally: Mrs B. Marriner Honorary secretary St Albans branch since 1968; awarded silver badge 1979. Coxswain Owen had previously been awarded the Institutes Silver Medal and the Silver Medal of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society for the rescue of three of the crew of the Tenby Castle in December 1889. This made it a lot more maneuverable than other lifeboats. Other locations are Dublin, London, Perth, Saltash, St Asaph and Stockton-on-Tees, while some roles are at lifeboat stations or home-based and include operations, estate and financial management, public relations and information technology. [12], The decoration of 1901 was a circular gilt medal 27mm in diameter and surmounted by a crown. This is for two reasons: firstly, because they exist to save lives at sea, and secondly, to become involved in salvage might discourage those whose lives are at risk from calling for help. Official Long Service Awards for the RNLI. He was also a Trinity House Pilot for 45 years. Other notable lifeboatmen include Henry Freeman of Whitby, coxswain for 22 years,[39] Robert William Hook (18281911), coxswain at Lowestoft from 1853 to 1883 and credited with saving over 600 lives plus two dogs and a cat,[40] Henry "Shrimp" Davies, coxswain of the Cromer Lifeboat with 45 years service[41] and James Haylett, coxswain of Caister-on-Sea. Water was drawn in through the forward section of hull and forced out at great pressure through the vents in the side of the boat. Images and copyright RNLI 2017. In fierce winds of near hurricane force she took two hours to reach the ill-fated Liverpool steamer. "The woman who saved 15 sailors from drowning", "The Medal of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Awards_of_the_Royal_National_Lifeboat_Institution&oldid=1083223894, Civil awards and decorations of the United Kingdom, 1824 establishments in the United Kingdom, Pages containing London Gazette template with parameter supp set to y, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 April 2022, at 19:02. [12], Established in 2020, it is awarded for twenty years service with the RNLI, either as crew or as a support volunteer, and replaces the award of enamel lapel badges. Mae'n stori am ddewrder llwyr yn wyneb mr tymhestlog i achub y criw o naw ar fwrdd stemar bach, yr SS Harold. Captain Neville Riley DSO, Holyhead Scout Hero and Operation Pedestal, the Relief ofMalta. During this time the conditions were even more dangerous than before owing to the over-laden state of the dinghy. The Secretary's Exceptional Service Gold Medal Award is the highest award for service granted by the Secretary. [15], During the First World War, lifeboat crews launched 1,808 times, rescuing 5,332 people. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution's Gold Medal, known colloquially as the lifeboatman's VC, is presented only for the most outstanding sea rescues. In this book, specially commissioned paintings recreate more than 30 of the most exceptional of these rescues in the Institution's 170-year history. [13], The medal is circular and is struck in silver-plated base metal. In foul weather her engines broke down and becoming unmanageable she anchored between the south and north stacks off Holyhead, but she started drifting and became dangerously close to rocks between the two headlands. Fascinating fact that the lifeboat had no propeller? The Duke of Northumberland lifeboat was revolutionary in that she used water jets instead of propellers. Excellence in Volunteering Awards This year's recipients are: Gwen Canfield, Columbus, OH; Taylor Herron, Brookhaven, MS; Brooke Johnsen, Fort Calhoun, NE; Sofia Monteleone, Pelham, AL; Adeline Nevins, Saint Louis, MO; and Raquel. In 1824, Charles Freemantle was awarded the first RNLI Gold Medal for Gallantry for his efforts to save the crew of a wrecked brigantine off the coast of Hampshire. This made it a lot more maneuverable than other lifeboats. It is a story of absolute bravery in the face of a raging sea to save the crew of 9 on the little steamer, SS Harold. Bu hefyd yn Beilot Trinity House am 45 mlynedd. There was only a very small punt or dinghy at his disposal, 6 feet in length, which he used in connection with his yacht and then lying in the yard. RNLI - 20 year Service Medal. [57] The ship prefix for all RNLI lifeboats from the D-class (IB1) to the Tamar-class is RNLB (Royal National Lifeboat). During a terrific south-easterly gale the most terrible that had been ex- perienced on that coast for many years the schooner was driven ashore near Ardmore Bay. [108], Life-boat International is an annual publication, apparently a conference report, since 1974. Brigadier General Gerald Edward Holland CB, CMG, CIE, DSO, Royal Engineers(1860-1917). [76] In an effort to reduce the estimated 400,000 drownings a year worldwide, more than half of them children, the RNLI extends practical or strategic safety advice to lifesaver organisations overseas, in some cases providing training at the Lifeboat College. More information here https://portspastpresent.eu/. The Coastguards, with skill, succeeded in throwing rocket lines over the wrecked vessel. [4] Recipients of the Silver Medal have included Grace Darling, who achieved national fame in 1838 when she took part in her lighthouse keeper father's rescue of nine people whose ship had run aground off the coast of Northumberland coast. 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