Memorial: M5661

Plaque in Douglas, Isle of Man commemorating Sir William Hillary d. 1847 founder of the RNLI

Location

South Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man

Transcript

'1771 1847 SIR WILLIAM HILLARY BT / FOUNDER / OF THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION / AND / INSTRUMENTAL IN BUILDING THE / TOWER OF REFUGE'

Details

Description: A profile of Hillary with a wreath above flanked by a lifeboat and the tower of refuge.
Type: Plaque
Position: Outside lifeboat station
Materials: Bronze

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: Sir William Hillary served as a militia officer and spent a large inherited fortune on various philanthropic projects. He founded the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck now the RNLI and took an active part in rescues.

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