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Sea Gallantry Medal
Awarded to George Calder for aiding survivors of the wreck of the 'Annie Park' at St Govan's Head in 1906.
The Annie Park, a Barrow-registered schooner en route from London to Lancaster was stranded and lost on St Govan’s Head, Pembrokeshire, in a south-easterly gale, force nine. Calder, a Commissioned Boatman, H.M. Coastguard, descended the cliff to reach the wreck, crawling along a sloping ledge of rock two feet wide. He reached two survivors and assisted in sending them to the top using lifelines and cliff ladder apparatus.
(Source: For those in Peril: Civil decorations and lifesaving awards at the National Museums & Galleries of Wales by Edward Besly)
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2003.30H/1
Acquisition
Purchase, 26/9/2003
Measurements
diameter / mm:32
Material
silver
Location
In store
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