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Caithness Lifeboats

Material deposited by Andrew D. Anderson, assistant mechanic on the
Fraserburgh Lifeboat (1949 - 1958) and assistant mechanic on the Wick Lifeboat (1971 -199).

Reference
Number

Description

P47/1

Copy black and white photograph of the St. Clair, steamer ship, which sank during heavy seas while leaving Wick Harbour in 1895. The ship was refloated later that same year.

1 item
P47/2

MS. notes compiled by Anderson on the background to the St. Clair and the involvement of the Lifeboat crew in the rescue of her crew.

1pp
P47/3

Tps. article by Anderson entitled "Ackergill Lifeboat (1877 - 1932)". Article originally written for Caithness Field Club Bulletin.

7pp
P47/4

Tps. article by Anderson entitled "Huna Lifeboat (1877 - 1930)". Article originally written for Caithness Field Club Bulletin.

7pp
P47/5

Tps. article by Anderson entitled "Lifeboat Services at Helmsdale". Article originally written for Caithness Field Club Bulletin.

5pp