National Life Boat Institution Procession, Hastings Street
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Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of a procession of the National Life Boat Institution’s boat, Grace Darling, along Hastings Street, Napier. The horse-drawn boat is travelling along Hastings Street past the Criterion Hotel. The boat is pulled by a team of dray horses guided by two men on either side of the prow of the boat. Men in life vests are seated and standing inside the vessel. A crowd of spectators line the streets. There are children and others watching the parade from the top windows and ledges of the Criterion Hotel.
The photograph was possibly taken during the visit of Imperial Troops in February 1901. The National Life Boat Institution, usually referred to the Royal National Life Boat Institution, is a British organisation dedicated to sea rescue along the coasts of the United Kingdom.
Photographer unknown, possibly W H Neal.
The photograph was possibly taken during the visit of Imperial Troops in February 1901. The National Life Boat Institution, usually referred to the Royal National Life Boat Institution, is a British organisation dedicated to sea rescue along the coasts of the United Kingdom.
Photographer unknown, possibly W H Neal.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 89 x 128mm
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Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Circa 1900
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Credit Line
gifted by Pauline Schwabe
Other number(s)
8127, m98/21, 78859
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