South Tyneside History
| Title | Launch of old Tyne Lifeboat |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | STH0018045 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Town or Village | South Shields |
| Date | |
| Original Format | Black and White Photograph |
| Period | c1850 |
| Copyright | South Tyneside Libraries |
| Further Information | Launching of old Tyne Lifeboat with crew c1858. Built in 1833, served until 1887 and saved 24 lives. Built by Edward Oliver & Son at their Coble Landing Works in South Shields. Lifeboat now on display in South Shields. Andrew Harrison pictured in top hat. Jacob Harrison (his grandson) second to right of Andrew Harrison. |
