A historical book written by Echo contributor and author Paul. L Arro has been published.
‘Pull For The Shore’ covers the history of the Hornsea Lifeboat Station from 1851-1924.
The Hornsea Station was established in 1851 and closed by the RNLI in January 1924, during its 73 years of operation the lifeboats serving the station saved a total of 83 lives. It had many links with Bridlington due to the proximity of the coastal towns.
Said Paul: “The late John Fox of the Lifeboat Enthusiast Society and Humber-Tees Lifeboat Research Group had produced a supplement to various newsletters covering a brief history of the station and this was the basis of my further intensive research. John was a very dear friend of mine and this book is dedicated to his memory.
“The book contains thoroughly researched material and includes over 50 archive photographs. From the early endeavours to establish a lifeboat station in the town, it covers the many problems encountered during the station’s relatively short history. The book also provides a fascinating insight into the days of pulling and sailing lifeboats and the struggle to launch from an open exposed beach. A great deal of assistance has been given to me by Joe Gelsthorpe (Hornsea boat builder and coastguard) and the RNLI Heritage Archive and Research Manager Hayley Whiting.” added Paul.
It is however available direct from Paul at £7.99 (plus p&p £3.00) – £10.99 in total. Contact Paul on: plandsarro@plandsarro.karoo.co.uk.
Any profit from the sale of the books will be divided between Hornsea Inshore Rescue and the RNLI.
