Memorial: M5352

Memorial at Douglas, Isle of Man commemorating Sir William Hillary d. 1847, founder of the RNLI

Location

Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man

Transcript

'SIR WILLIAM HILLARY & HIS VOLUNTEER / CREW GO TO THE AID OF THE STRICKEN / ST. GEORGE 20TH NOVEMBER 1830'

Details

Description: A relief of a boat rowing towards a sinking paddle steamer.
Type: Sculpture
Materials: Bronze
Date Erected: 2001
Artists: Michael Sandle
Vessel: St George

People

Hillary, William
Age: 76
Date of Death: 5/1/1847
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Philanthropist
Organisation: Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Extra

Notes: Unveiled 29 June 2002. Aged 60, Hillary had actively participated in the rescue of the crew of the packet 'St George', wrecked at the entrance to Douglas harbour.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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