Feb 17th 1849
Gallantry rewarded
The RNI has voted to Capt GRAVES of the Royal Victoria Steamer plying between this port and Carlisle a silver medal and gratuity to the seamen employed for their skill, gallantry and humanity in rescuing the crew of the wreck of the BANFF in the Solway Firth on 26th October last. Capt GRAVES has received a medal from the Shipwreck Society of this town.
March 10th
Reward for heroic conduct
A valuable snuff box has been presented to Mr Charles GRANBY, master of the schooner NAIS of this port by the principal inhabitants of Ramsgate for his noble exertions in saving the crew and passengers of the American ship BURGUNDY recently wrecked on that coast. A document embodying the resolution agreed at a meeting of the magistrates and inhabitants of Ramsgate, John Ashley WARRE Esq, high sheriff of Kent in the chair, was presented with the snuff box.
The BURGUNDY was wrecked on the Long Sand on the 13th February and Charles GRANBY rescued the 160 passengers and 6 crew, with the sea that prevailed the rescue was one of considerable difficulty and danger, the vessel only approachable at certain times of the tide, the NAIS remained beside the BURGUNDY for 16hrs and looked after the victims till Wednesday last, when they were safely landed at Ramsgate. In addition Capt GRANBY has received £10 and a silver medal from the RNI and £8 from the Lords of the treasury for distribution amongst his crew.
June 2nd
Reward for Bravery
The committee of the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society have voted the silver medal to Mr R. B. WADE the mate of the RICHARD ALSOPP who a few days ago plunged into the Stanley Dock and rescued the carpenter of the ship SEA, who had fallen in from the vessel. The poor fellow subsequently died from the effects of a blow recieved from the fall.
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Liverpool Mercury, May 7th 1850
Liverpool shipwreck and Humane Society
A special meeting of the society was held on Saturday to consider the case of the Captain and crew of the INFANTA, who so nobly rescued 169 persons from the wreck of the CUSHLA MACHREE. Capt PURDY appeared before the committee at their request accompanied by the Captain of the CUSHLA MACHREE, and from their united testimony it appeared that Captain PURDY had acted in a most meritorious and judicious manner. The committee voted him therefore a silver medal of the 1st class and £30, also £5 to the mate and £3 to the boatswain, the officers in command of the INFANTA’S boats, and £12 to be distributed to the rest of the crew. The committee regret to confirm the unfeeling conduct of three vessels who passed the CUSHLA MACHREE whilst in her helpless condition, without offering rescue, one of these was the brig JESSIE of Liverpool.
Liverpool Mercury Nov 19th 1850
Mr W. PARRY of No 4 Pilot Boat, with whose intrepid conduct during the loss of the ship PROVIDENCE, the public are familiar, has received the following substantial marks of approbation, £5 from the Humane Society, £15 from the underwriters, and £10 from the Pilot’s Committee. We understand some other more substantial mark of honour is yet awaiting him.
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Liverpool Mercury, Oct 19th 1852
Reward to a Police Officer
One day last week officer 97 CAMPBELL of the North Dock division, apprehended a notorious thief and on conveying him to the bride well was savagely assaulted by the prisoner who for the moment escaped, he was however speedily recaptured by the officer, after a sharp run. When the case came before the magistrates and the details of the escape and recapture were given, they were so pleased that a letter was directed to be written to the Watch Committee in terms of high commendation of the meritorious conduct of the officer. The Watch Committee rewarded him with £2 for his conduct and for compensation for the wounds he had received in the execution of his duty. The announcement to this effect was read to the whole force at the different parades, it gave great satisfaction, not more for it being a just recognition of services, faithfully and energetically rendered, that as a reward to an old and much respected officer. Upon the order being read one of his chums involuntary exclaimed, “sarved him right.”
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Liverpool Journal, Jan 20th 1877
Rewards for gallantry
On the 21st Dec last the steamship MALTA while homeward bound fell in with the steamship DHOOLIA, in the Bay of Biscay in a sinking state. 3 boats from the DHOOLIA brought a portion of the crew on board the MALTA, all who refused to go back and rescue their shipmates due to the heavy seas running. Mr George REES, 3rd Officer of the MALTA, with 5 volunteers went in the DHOOLIA’S boat and rescued all but the Master and one of the crew. In all 43 crew were saved.
For this gallant service the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society awarded silver medals to, Capt Thomas DURRANT, and Mr REES, 3rd Officer, to George BLACK and William ROBINSON, Quartermasters, each a bronze medal and £3, and to James THOMSON, Frederick MANSELL and David DUNCAN, Seamen, £3 each. George BLACK had his hand crushed during the rescue and on landing was taken to hospital, with regret the poor fellow has since died from the effects of his injury.
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Liverpool Mercury Feb 8th 1908
Snippets
Grace DARLING’S medal
A silver medal awarded to heroic Grace DARLING is to come to the hammer at Messers PUTTICK and SIMPSON’S rooms in Leicester Square on Friday next.
It bears the following inscription:-
Presented by the directors of the Glasgow Humane Society to Miss Grace DARLING in admiration of her dauntless and heroic conduct in saving [along with her father] the lives of nine persons from the wreck of the Forfarshire steamer on September 7th 1838.
The obverse bears the badge of the city of Glasgow, a tree, a fish and a bell.
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June 18th 1909
The King has been pleased on the recommendation of the Board of Trade to award medals for gallantry in saving life.
A Silver medal is awarded to Kate GILMOUR, Stewardess of the British steamship SARDINIA of Liverpool in recognition of her service to the passengers of that vessel when it caught fire and stranded off Malta, Nov 25th 1908.
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Daily Post, Oct 5th 1939
Bravery award to cadet of the BOSNIA
The loss of the Cunard White Star freighter BOSNIA, which was sunk by a submarine on Sept 5th, had a sequel yesterday when the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society awarded a silver medal and certificate to Cadet Denis G. BIRD. Midshipman R.N.R a crew member, for his “gallant attempts” to save the life of a fireman when the ship was destroyed.
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