The "William Taylor of Oldham" lifeboat, which replaced the "Three Sisters" at Coverack in 1953, was the first 42 foot Watson Class Lifeboat to be built, and the first to be fitted with diesel engines. She served at Coverack for 17 years, being called out 49 times, until she was withdrawn in 1971.
This is part of the Series: BAR03/01 Norman Barnard: Series of Slides; within the Collection: BAR03 Norman Barnard Slide Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Barnard, Norman
Mid 20th Century Watercraft, 20th Century Lifeboat Station, Water Transport
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