Historical information

Telescope belonging to Captain James Fawthrop who was harbour master at Portland and also the Captain of the Portland Lifeboat at the time it rescued survivors from the wreck of the Admella in 1859.

Significance

Belonged to Captain James Fawthrop

Physical description

Telescope made of wood and brass, originally belonging to Captain James Fawthrop. Measures approx. 40 cm extended and 15 cm when closed.