Grace Darling Antique Ship Boat Real Photo Old Postcard

zx522 Antique postcard circa 1905 or earlier of passengers on board the historic "Grace Darling" (please enlarge and you will see the ships name above the boarding ledge on the side of the ship in large letters - This came from a "hoard of postcards" that had been accumulated by the former owner and left stored by them for many years untouched - It shows some ageing but otherwise is great unused condition.

Most families now have a car. Grace Darling used a boat instead. This boat, called a coble, was used by Grace and William Darling to rescue nine survivors from the wreck of the SS Forfarshire. A coble is a type of boat specially designed for working in the shallow waters of north east England. Originally it would have had a mast as well as oars. This coble was one paid for by Trinity House, who were responsible for lighthouses in England and Wales. It was originally called The Darlings, but renamed Grace Darling after the rescue. The boat was as vital as our cars are today. Rowing was the only way the Darling family could get information, go shopping, or visit friends from the world beyond the lighthouse.