Images Dated 2010 February

Three heroes of the Goodwin Sands in oilskins

Three heroes of the Goodwin Sands in oilskins, sou'westers and woollen scarves.
(Left to right) James Laming (Coxswain Kingsdown), R. Roberts (Coxswain North Deal), John Mackins (Coxswain Walmer) - 1890's.
Original photo entitled Boom of the distant gun (and known locally and affectionately as Deaf, Dumb and Blind).

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