As the RNLI gets ready to commemorate its 200th anniversary, the Bridlington crew is paying tribute to a iconic piece of history.
The famous image of Whitby RNLI volunteer Henry Freeman, who was originally from Bridlington and has relations on the town to this day, which was captured by Victorian photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, has been a symbol of bravery and service for many years.
In 1861, Freeman was the lone survivor of a tragic disaster that took the lives of his crewmates during a fierce storm, thanks to the innovative cork lifejacket he was wearing. He later served as the Coxswain of the Whitby lifeboat for over two decades.
In honour of this remarkable legacy, the Bridlington RNLI team has recreated the iconic photograph with their very own fundraising volunteer, Bob Taylor.
The new image, captured on camera by Bridlington RNLI Press Officer Mike Milner, pays homage to the heroism and dedication of Henry Freeman and all those who have served with the RNLI over the past two centuries.
