LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

Advanced search

Felicity of Lynn

On the 14th November the brig Felicity, of Lynn, being unable to weather Flamborough Head -in a heavy gale from E. by S., ran on shore near Filey. The life- boat of the NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- TION was quickly launched through a heavy surf, and in half an hour had landed in safety the wrecked crew of 6 men. The vessel herself shortly after became a total wreck.