Historical information

City of Portland collection

Significance

Relates to the Portland Lifeboat and the wreck of the Admella

Physical description

Commemorative bronze plaque to Cpt. James Fawthrop and the crew of the Portland life boat, who rescued the survivors from the wreck of the SS Admella. Mounted on wooden stand with stained finish, plaque slopes towards viewer. 1859

Inscriptions & markings

Front: In commemoration of the brave and gallant action of Captain James Fawthrop and crew of this lifeboat who rescued 19 survivors of the ill fated SS Admella wrecked near Cape Northumberland S.A. 10 August 1859.
-Life boat crew-W.Rosevear - Cox
W.Booth P.Francis H.McDonald
A. Carey W.Guy C.Patterson
J.Dimond J.Kean T.Tweedle
J.Dusting W.Kerkin T.J.Ward
Back: (no inscriptions)