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One hundred years ago, a World War One hospital ship ran aground just a mile off Whitby. The dramatic three-day rescue mission that ensued resulted in scores of lives being saved but spelled the end of the era of the rowing lifeboat, and was one of the most dramatic RNLI rescues ever encountered.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/new...orth-yorkshire-29807414
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Tomick wrote:One hundred years ago, a World War One hospital ship ran aground just a mile off Whitby. The dramatic three-day rescue mission that ensued resulted in scores of lives being saved but spelled the end of the era of the rowing lifeboat, and was one of the most dramatic RNLI rescues ever encountered.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/new...orth-yorkshire-29807414 Hi Mr T,  That is one harrowing story, but, we must all remember how much we depend on the RNLI and all the other emergency services we sometimes take for granted. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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This 2 min Pathe news real of the event actually shows some survivors coming ashore while locals make a human chain to help them ashore. http://www.britishpathe....om/query/MORE+TO+RESCUE
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