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30th October 1914
William Riley of Birmingham & Leamington
Saltwick Nab
Rohilla
Upgang
ON594
William Riley
Whitby
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WR[HI] - ON594 and wrecked Rohilla

WR[HI] - ON594 and wrecked Rohilla
Getting ready to re-launch the "William Riley" for another attempt to rescue the crew of the hospital ship "Rohilla" off the beach near to Saltwick Nab. Whitby.
Ultimately, these attempts were all unsuccessful.
Eventually, the "Henry Vernon" [Tynemouth's motor lifeboat, with a militia crew] arrived and was able to close the wreck and perform the rescue.
Last person off was the Rohilla's Captain, carrying the ship's cat under his coat.
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Not my image [in the public domain]

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