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Portrait of a Coxswain

THE photograph shows Coxswain William Coull, of Girvan, Ayrshire. He was appointed coxswain on 5th May, 1960. Previously, after nearly six months as bowman, he served from September, 1956, as second coxswain. Since he joined the crew in 1956 the Girvan life-boat has been launched on service 23 times and has rescued two lives..

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