Aileen Jones, Porthcawl, RNLI DLA
A black and white fine art photographic print entitled 'Aileen Jones, Porthcawl, RNLI DLA' taken by Jack Lowe as part of the The Lifeboat Station project. This photograph was taken using the wet-plate collodion process.
In 2005, Aileen became the first lifeboatwoman to be awarded the RNLI Medal of Gallantry, following a difficult rescue in extreme weather that saved 2 lives. Since retired from the crew, Aileen now drives the launch tractor.
In 2005, Aileen became the first lifeboatwoman to be awarded the RNLI Medal of Gallantry, following a difficult rescue in extreme weather that saved 2 lives. Since retired from the crew, Aileen now drives the launch tractor.
Object Details
| ID: | ZBA9808 |
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| Type: | Photographic print |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Lowe, Jack |
| Date made: | 25th March 2016 |
| Credit: | © Jack Lowe. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 406 mm x 508 mm |