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28th August 2010 . Kiel. Germany
Team Ecover: Skipper / Trimmer Mike Golding (GBR), Helmsman Leigh McMillan (GBR), Tactician / Trimmer Will Howden (GBR), Bowman Jonathan Taylor (GBR), Shown here in action during day 3 of racing close to the city centre
Mandatory credit: Lloyd Images
Pyronaught is a fire engine boat.
We took her on a jolly to Hanham.
The M Shed are now running a training course to get the volunteers their RYA Helmsman certificates.
One of the main ways the M Shed makes any money is to run the Boats & Cranes as attractions for the public at the weekends.
A low profile dash and generous sized windows allow for excellent sight lines in all directions. Notice how the helmsman can look out and down rather than over and out.
For more tests, reviews, captain's report go to Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 29 (2015-) model page
For EDITORIAL USE only, please credit: Sander Pluijm/Team Delta Lloyd/Volvo Ocean Race
Day 5 in leg 7 on the team Delta Lloyd. Helmsman Ben Costello is having a bad cold..lots of water and paracetamol for him..
The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 will be the 10th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain, on 4 October 2008, it will, for the first time, take in Cochin, India, Singapore and Qingdao, China before finishing in St Petersburg, Russia for the first time in the history of the race. Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.
For all media enquiries please contact Lizzie Ward on +44 (0)1489 554 832 or email lizzie.ward@volvooceanrace.org. For all photographic enquiries, please contact Tim Stonton on +44 (0)1489 554 867 or email tim.stonton@volvooceanrace.org. For further images, please go to http://images.volvooceanrace.org
Suddenly, our helmsman shouted loudly : "Snake! Snake! Snake! A big snake!". He turned off the engine and, cooperated with a forest ranger accompanied us, grabbing the river vegetation to stop the wooden boat carrying us. We stopped about two meters in front of that beast. The snake didn't move. It looked like the animal didn't care at all with our presence. The four of us was trying to move the boat away from this dangerous snake by pulling the dense vegetation around us. We waited the snake to move away. I used this moment to photograph this creature. But the snake didn't move from where it was, so I splashed water toward it. The King Cobra responded by standing on its body, showing off the defensive pose. I took this opportunity to shoot it with my camera (this picture), while my partner on this expedition, Irwan Maulana, continuously observing the snake to warn me if the snake made a dangerous move. The bright blurry object on the bottom-right of this picture was our boat. In two or three minutes, the Kong Cobra gave-up and retreated. With adrenalin still rushed in our blood, we continued our journey.
Jambi, Sumatra
March 12th, 2015
This statue stood in front of The Helms Bakery in Culver City until 1971 when the family donated it to the park. It was their official logo.
Marina Del Rey, CA (May 24, 2014)
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This is on the campus of East China Normal University which is the sister school to NYU-Shanghai. My office is in the building behind Mao. The faculty joke that they are doing all these new policies behind his back.
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Photo by George Johns/Alinghi. Alain Gautier (elft), multihull consultant, and Ed Baird, Alinghi helmsman (right)
Leg 2, Lisbon to Cape Town, Carlo Huisman gives the big thumbs up. Start on-board Brunel. Photo by Rich Edwards/Volvo Ocean Race. 05 November, 2017
TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405
IMO: - N/A
MMSI: 235082804
Call Sign: MWBM9
AIS Vessel Type: Dredger
GENERAL
DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705
Avelingen-West 20
4202 MS Gorinchem
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11
info@damen.com
DELIVERY DATE August 2001
BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations
FLAG United Kingdom [GB]
OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission
CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 14.40 m
BEAM 4.73 m
DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m
DRAUGHT AFT 171 m
DISPLACEMENT 48 ton
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel oil 6.9 m³
PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)
BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton
SPEED 9.8 knots
PROPULSION SYSTEM
MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A
TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm
GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1
PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller
KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings
ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt
STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr
BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility
COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system
ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms
FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V
DECK LAY-OUT
ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)
CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2
ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated
TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL
COUPLING WINCH
PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm
ACCOMMODATION
The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and
panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor
covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one
helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a
kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.
NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V
VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W
NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights
Teignmouth Harbour Commission
The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.
The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924
as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003
110113-N-3857R-002 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 13, 2011) - Seaman Apprentice Jacob Horsch, assigned to Yard Patrol Operations at the United States Naval Academy, receives instruction from Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Abair while operating as the helmsman during a Craftmaster qualification check ride for Chief Quartermaster Ephesus T. Hopkins (not pictured) aboard a yard patrol craft on the Severn River. During the demonstration, Hopkins is required to show expertise in shipboard navigation and handling, operating procedures and bridge team organization, the same skills he will teach as a midshipman instructor once he achieves full qualification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)
EKLABHYA CLASSES Is For Integrated +2 Science and Entrance, Plot no.11,Satya Nagar, BBSR, Odisha founded by a veteran educationist with a vision to render an ideal podium for real MEDICAL/JEE aspirants along with +2 1st year Sc. and 2nd year Sc. is a platform for (CHSE) success with flying colours. Being into this educational scenario for more than two decades had somewhere made me believe that the very conventional ways of imparting training for JEE & Medical would not enhance towards making a big difference to the cause. On the way to this realisation we at EKLABHYA CLASSES developed a project whereby paved a way beyond just school or coaching rather enriching the students with a befitting success there by justifying the vision of EKLABHYA CLASSES. Mr. JAGATANANDA SATAPATHY (JN Sir) is the helmsman who is the role model & devoted driving force that shoulders the whole responsibility of the students and institute as well and look into the prosperity and all-round enhancement of each disciple. EKLABHYA CLASSES is the brain child of Jn Sir (Mr. Jagatananda Satapathy) founded in the year 2011 has carved a niche in the hearts and minds of student community in the arena of imparting quality education to the sophomores of science who earnestly aspire to be future Technocrats or Medicos and to have those beautiful and glistering letters before their names. The staunchest disciples of our concern make the optimum use of space, time & resources and utilise the respective academic programs & pioneers to crack JEE (Main & Advance) or NIT, NEET, AIIMS & other Entrance Examinations thereby proving our sole credo “Academic Excellence is our ultimate goal”.
Salient Features
Taught by legendary faculties.
Concept to develop speed, skill, and accuracy.
Periodic Assignments. (Classroom / Homework)
Year planner and schedule in advance.
Periodic test series followed by in-depth analysis.
Eklabhya Classes study materials and daily work sheets.
Monthly performance assessment (result) of every students.
Intimation of result to every parents/students through SMS.
All time doubt clearing desk.
Special groom up classroom for NTSE, KVPY, Olympiads aspirants.
Special scholarship for meritorious students.
Hostel and transport facility.
TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405
IMO: - N/A
MMSI: 235082804
Call Sign: MWBM9
AIS Vessel Type: Dredger
GENERAL
DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705
Avelingen-West 20
4202 MS Gorinchem
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11
info@damen.com
DELIVERY DATE August 2001
BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations
FLAG United Kingdom [GB]
OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission
CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 14.40 m
BEAM 4.73 m
DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m
DRAUGHT AFT 171 m
DISPLACEMENT 48 ton
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel oil 6.9 m³
PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)
BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton
SPEED 9.8 knots
PROPULSION SYSTEM
MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A
TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm
GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1
PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller
KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings
ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt
STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr
BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility
COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system
ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms
FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V
DECK LAY-OUT
ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)
CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2
ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated
TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL
COUPLING WINCH
PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm
ACCOMMODATION
The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and
panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor
covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one
helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a
kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.
NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V
VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W
NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights
Teignmouth Harbour Commission
The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.
The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924
as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003
This Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse is an excellent example of a well cared for yacht, come and see for yourself! A distinctive profile and exquisite comfort and style, with remarkable fuel capacity set the Voyager 53 a part from the rest Designed for entertaining as well as for the helmsman s comfort, the flybridge offers lounge seating for eight, a wet bar, plus afterdeck storage for a dingy up to 10 feet long Large sliding glass doors lead from the cockpit to the well thought out salon, and galley Below are luxurious sleeping accommodations for 6 in 3 separate staterooms This is a very nice boat, and 100 ready for the next owner
Sultan Bayezid II is the Sultan in the historical novel "The Sultan's Helmsman" about the Ottoman Navy and Renaissance Italy. Sultan Bayezid was one of the most enlighted of any ruler of the Renaissance. A shrewd diplomat, he was also a brilliant poet and composer who spoke four languages.
For EDITORIAL USE only, please credit: Sander Pluijm/Team Delta Lloyd/Volvo Ocean Race
Day two on leg 6 of the volvooceanrace 2008-2009, on our way to Boston. Hardly any wind, 2-3 knots. So trimmer/helmsman Ben Costello is focussed helming the delta lloyd, while boatcaptain Nick Bice is studing the crossoversheet.
The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 will be the 10th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain, on 4 October 2008, it will, for the first time, take in Cochin, India, Singapore and Qingdao, China before finishing in St Petersburg, Russia for the first time in the history of the race. Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.
For all media enquiries please contact Lizzie Ward on +44 (0)1489 554 832 or email lizzie.ward@volvooceanrace.org. For all photographic enquiries, please contact Tim Stonton on +44 (0)1489 554 867 or email tim.stonton@volvooceanrace.org. For further images, please go to http://images.volvooceanrace.org
Leg 4, Melbourne to Hong Kong, day 13. Onboard AzkoNobel in the South Pacific near Challenger Deep. Photo by Sam Greenfield/Volvo Ocean Race. 15 January, 2018.
Horse-drawn boats are few and far between. We enjoyed passing this broad-beam example east of Kintbury. As we approach, the helmsman is acknowledging our movement to pass his vessel on the 'wrong' side so as not to foul the towing rope.
This Carver 530 Voyager Pilothouse is an excellent example of a well cared for yacht, come and see for yourself! A distinctive profile and exquisite comfort and style, with remarkable fuel capacity set the Voyager 53 a part from the rest Designed for entertaining as well as for the helmsman s comfort, the flybridge offers lounge seating for eight, a wet bar, plus afterdeck storage for a dingy up to 10 feet long Large sliding glass doors lead from the cockpit to the well thought out salon, and galley Below are luxurious sleeping accommodations for 6 in 3 separate staterooms This is a very nice boat, and 100 ready for the next owner
For EDITORIAL USE only, please credit: Sander Pluijm/Team Delta Lloyd/Volvo Ocean Race
Team Delta Lloyd on a roll in leg 6 of the VOR. Round Capo in second place, east of the fleet and still going strong. Spirits are up on the Delta Lloyd. Trimmer/helmsman Andrea Fonchesa is happy with the position report which shows the place we are in.
The Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 will be the 10th running of this ocean marathon. Starting from Alicante in Spain, on 4 October 2008, it will, for the first time, take in Cochin, India, Singapore and Qingdao, China before finishing in St Petersburg, Russia for the first time in the history of the race. Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.
For all media enquiries please contact Lizzie Ward on +44 (0)1489 554 832 or email lizzie.ward@volvooceanrace.org. For all photographic enquiries, please contact Tim Stonton on +44 (0)1489 554 867 or email tim.stonton@volvooceanrace.org. For further images, please go to http://images.volvooceanrace.org
050101-N-6074Y-030 Indian Ocean (January 1, 2005 1530L) Seaman Apprentice Michael Sullivan of Buffalo, N.Y. stands the Lee Helmsman watch on the bridge aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), as she transits the waters off of the coast of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are transporting supplies, bringing in disaster relief teams and supporting humanitarian airlifts to tsunami-stricken coastal regions. Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand.
TEIGN C Damen Stan 1405
IMO: - N/A
MMSI: 235082804
Call Sign: MWBM9
AIS Vessel Type: Dredger
GENERAL
DAMEN YARD NUMBER: 503705
Avelingen-West 20
4202 MS Gorinchem
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)183 63 99 11
info@damen.com
DELIVERY DATE August 2001
BASIC FUNCTIONS Towing, mooring, pushing and dredging operations
FLAG United Kingdom [GB]
OWNED Teignmouth Harbour Commission
CASSCATION: Bureau Veritas 1 HULL MACH Seagoing Launch
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 14.40 m
BEAM 4.73 m
DEPTH AT SIDES 205 m
DRAUGHT AFT 171 m
DISPLACEMENT 48 ton
TANK CAPACITIES
Fuel oil 6.9 m³
PERFORMANCES (TRIALS)
BOLLARD PULL AHEAD 8.0 ton
SPEED 9.8 knots
PROPULSION SYSTEM
MAIN ENGINE 2x Caterpillar 3406C TA/A
TOTAL POWER 477 bmW (640i hp) at 1800 rpm
GEARBOX 2x Twin Disc MG 5091/3.82:1
PROPELLERS Bronze fixed pitch propeller
KORT NOZZELS Van de Giessen 2x 1000 mm with stainless steel innerings
ENGINE CONTROL Kobelt
STEERING GEAR 2x 25 mm single plate Powered hydraulic 2x 45, rudder indicator
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
BILGE PUMP Sterling SIH 20, 32 m/hr
BATTERY SETS 2x 24V, 200 Ah + change over facility
COOLING SYSTEM Closed cooling system
ALARM SYSTEM Engines, gearboxes and bilge alarms
FRESH WATER PRESSURE SET Speck 24V
DECK LAY-OUT
ANCHORS 2x 48 kg Pool (HHP)
CHAIN 70 m, Ø 13mm, shortlink U2
ANCHOR WINCH Hand-operated
TOWING HOOK Mampaey, 15.3 ton SWL
COUPLING WINCH
PUSHBOW Cylindrical nubber fender Ø 380 mm
ACCOMMODATION
The wheelhouse ceiling and sides are insulated with mineral wool and
panelled. The wheelhouse floor is covered with rubber/synthetic floor
covering, make Bolidt, color blue The wheelhouse has one
helmsman seat, a bench and table with chair Below deck two berths, a
kitchen unit and a toilet space are arranged.
NAUTICAL AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
SEARCHLIGHT Den Haan 170 W 24 V
VHF RADIO Sailor RT 2048 25 W
NAVIGATION Navigation lights incl towing and pilot lights
Teignmouth Harbour Commission
The Harbour Commission is a Trust Port created by Statute.
The principal Order is the Teignmouth Harbour Order 1924
as amended by the Teignmouth Harbour Revision Order 2003
SOUTHERLY 100
Sailboat Specifications
Hull Type: Swing Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
LOA: 33.75 ft / 10.29 m
LWL: 25.00 ft / 7.62 m
S.A. (reported): 509.00 ft² / 47.29 m²
Beam: 10.25 ft / 3.12 m
Displacement: 9,950.00 lb / 4,513 kg
Ballast: 4,406.00 lb / 1,999 kg
Max Draft: 5.83 ft / 1.78 m
Min Draft: 2.25 ft / 0.69 m
Construction: GRP
Ballast Type: Iron/SS
First Built: 1983
Last Built: 2003
# Built: 96
Builder: Northshore Yachts
Designer: Carter/Northshore KLSC Leaderboard
Auxiliary Power
Make: Yanmar
Model: 3YM30
Fuel: diesel
Power: 30 hp
Propeller: 3 Blade, Bronze
Tankage
Fuel: 25 gallons
Water: 2x46 gallons
Sailboat Calculations
S.A. / Displ.: 17.66
Bal. / Displ.: 44.28
Disp: / Len: 284.29
Comfort Ratio: 25.08
Capsize Screening Formula: 1.91
S#: 1.93
Hull Speed: 6.70 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion: 915.61 pounds/inch
Rig and Sail Particulars
I: 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
J: 12.65 ft / 3.86 m
P: 38.50 ft / 11.73 m
E: 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
S.A. Fore: 278.30 ft² / 25.85 m²
S.A. Main: 231.00 ft² / 21.46 m²
S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles): 509.30 ft² / 47.32 m²
S.A./Displ. (calc.): 17.67
Est. Forestay Length: 45.78 ft / 13.95 m
Accommodation
FORE CABIN
Two full sized overlapped berths with stowage lockers under. Stowage shelf to port. Access to cabin locker.
Opening Lewmar hatch giving access to foredeck. 2 hull ports with teak rails and curtains. Door to main saloon.
SALOON
Adjustable height table converts dinette to double berth. Lockers under dinette with shelf and drink stowage
behind. Settee berth opposite dinette with bookshelf and stowage behind. The floorcovering is teak and holly
striped plydeck with non-slip varnish and berber carpet under table.
GALLEY
Located to port and aft of the main saloon. Twin stainless steel sinks with holt and cold pressurised water.
Gimballed gas cooker with fiddles, two burners, grill and oven. Icebox. Drawers, cupboards, and crockery storage.
Shelf over worktop. Galley crash bar fitted. The floor is teak and holly striped plydeck with non-slip varnish.
NAVIGATION AREA
To starboard there is a chart table with storage under, Book stowage and space for electronics. The inside 16”
stainless steel wheel is fitted in the navigation area. The helmsman’s seat has a hanging locker below and the two
batteries are stowed under the floor.
TOILET
Enclosed compartment to starboard with marine WC. Washbasin with pressure hot and cold water and shower.
Stowage lockers. Mirror and glass holder. Hooks for oilskins. Shower grating on floor. Independent electric pump
to drain shower tray.
Shivering Sands Fort was the last of the forts to be floated out and established, towards the end of 1943. In 1963 a Danish ship hit and destroyed one of the towers (presumably the helmsman's guide dog had slipped out for a smoke). In 1963 Screaming Lord Sutch set up Radia Sutch here, which became Radio City in 1964.
Lifeboat coxswain Richard Picknett drowned on January 9, 1901, when he and six other family members launched their fishing coble to try and help steam trawler Honoria.
Richard, then aged 60, was washed from the coble along with his nephews John, 23, and Edmund Picknett, 21. All three men drowned.
Mike Picknett, the current lifeboat’s senior helmsman, said: “Richard was my great, great uncle and John and Edmund were my great cousins.
“I remember them with pride and respect.
“They were prepared, like our current volunteer crews, to put themselves into the front line and risk everything to save the lives of others."
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Cleveland Standard 24/11/1934
LAST OF THE “ALARM BOYS”
Death Ends Career of a Gallant
Lifeboatman
William R. PICKNETT
Over half a century ago Redcar heard for the last time the beating of the drum sounded by the Redcar lifeboat “alarm boy”. That boy, the last to parade the streets of the town drumming out the crew of the lifeboat to do their duty was William R. Picknett, whose death (reported briefly in last week’s “Standard”) occurred last Thursday last.
A native of Redcar, born in South Terrace, where he lived for the whole of his 69 years, Mr. Picknett came from generations of fishermen, and throughout his life he was closely associated with the sea. He joined the Redcar lifeboat as a youth of 17, and before that was the “alarm boy,” whose duty it was to call in the crew of the lifeboat by parading the town beating the drum, a practice which was later replaced by the rocket system of alarm. He was the last of the “alarm boys.”
As a seventeen-year-old member of the lifeboat crew Mr. Picknett had his first taste of duty when the lifeboat was launched to the rescue of those aboard the “Priscilla”
This was the beginning of a career that ended Thursday night with the record of 44 years active service as a lifeboat man, during which time he had helped to save no fewer than 112 lives. His record was suitably recognised by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution when he was presented with illuminated vellum recording their appreciation. Mr. Picknett was ill at the time and the presentation was made privately at his home three weeks ago by Captain J. T. Shaw, secretary of the Redcar Lifeboat Committee. There was to have been a public ceremony later.
WITH THE OLD “EMMA”
Mr. Picknett started his “life saving career” with the old “Free Gardeners” lifeboat “Emma,” which was, in those days, stationed in what is now the old boathouse. The lifeboat was privately owned.
He was about nineteen years of age when he had to go out with the lifeboat to what is considered to have been one of the worst shipwrecks known in this part of the coast. The ship in distress was the “Semarang,” and it had got into difficulties in wild seas off Saltburn. The lifeboat of the Institution at Redcar, the Free Gardeners’ and the Saltburn boat went out and 14 lives were saved.
Mr. Picknett received his training with the privately owned “Emma,” and before joining the Institution crew he had helped to save some scores of lives.
It is difficult to estimate the number of lives he has actually saved or helped to save, as his role as a life-saver included what would have been called “petty rescues” of bathers in difficulties and people stranded on the rocks, cut off by the tide. Of these incidents no records were kept and it is safe to say that over 200 people owed their lives to the pluck of Mr. Picknett.
As a fisherman Mr. Picknett had his own life to save on several occasions. He was one of the men in the tragic fishing disaster of a few years ago when the crews of two fishing cobbles, six fishermen in all, were drowned. He and his two mates managed to get ashore at Marske.
In January, 1901, Mr. Picknett and 6 other fishermen were going out to assist a trawler near Marske when their boat capsized. Three men were drowned Mr. Picknett was one of the four who were saved.
Mr. Picknett after took part in sea rescue with his brother in an ordinary fishing cobble before coming a member of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew.
THE FUNERAL
With full honours accorded by the R.N.L.I. the funeral of the ‘gallant gentleman’ took place at Redcar. The service was held at the Parish Church on 22nd, January, 1934, and internment at Redcar Cemetery. The coffin was covered with a R.N.L.I. flag pennant whilst outside the Lifeboat Station was at half mast.
The cortege head was led by the Coastguards followed by crews of the Redcar & Teesmouth Lifeboats.
A notable figure at the funeral was Mr. Thomas Robin Picknett, uncle of the dead man, who was now nearing his 90th birthday. He was a member of the Lifeboat crew for a very long period.
During the 20th annual Management Seminar for College News Editors, Jonathan Capriel, student reporter for The Daily Helmsman, shares about his strategy for researching and reporting compelling stories as Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center, looks on. Capriel is the 2014-15 winner of the Betty Gage Holland Award.