George Elmy returns to Seaham...

[The Jester]

Bit of a special day today. I was fortunate to be part of the escort from the Royal Quays back to Seaham, along with the lifeboats from Sunderland and Hartlepool. I'll put a link on here after the photo's if you want to read the full story...




Laying of the wreath to commemorate those who perished in the disaster in 1962.....






Back home at last...


Here's a link to the story, worth the read...
seaham lifeboat disaster

[lingking]

canny turn out too chrislot of memories for a canny few folk too

[beachbuddy]

canny turn out too chrislot of memories for a canny few folk too

I hope dean had a clean pair of shorts on,seen him yesterday and was in need of a good scrub for the camera

[kingcod deano]

Special day for all of seaham mate the boat builders did a cracking job it looks amazing just a shame weather wasn't better but still a mint turn out of.people soon it will be on dry land for all to see and pay respects bet you won't forget this day mate

[The Jester]

It was pretty special and a bit emotional as well. It was strange how the weather picked up for the final mile, then just as the George Elmy was between the dock gates, and home, there was a massive clap of thunder and a flash of fork lightening....spooky....

[kingcod deano]

Aye i forgot about the thunder bit weird weather wise today i have been watching the lads who built it on YouTube amazing to watch the old style building

[Deans]

great read lads.
tragic story

[Wee Ver]

Yes great read rip to the lost souls any1 know if the body's where all discoverd?

[cod magnet]

very sad indeed, but the boat is back home

[big phil 123]

Very tragic bit of history

[on the mark]

It was pretty special and a bit emotional as well. It was strange how the weather picked up for the final mile, then just as the George Elmy was between the dock gates, and home, there was a massive clap of thunder and a flash of fork lightening....spooky....

exellent turnout for the event and yes that was indeed spooky.