29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] G. COCKERHAM (20th CENTURY)<br/><br/>The new Dover...
G. COCKERHAM (20th CENTURY)
The new Dover Station high speed lifeboat Sir William Hillary at speed
Signed and dated 'G. Cockerham 1930' (lower right)
Oil on canvas
22 x 32in. (56 x 81cm.) Framed
During the 1920s, the increasing number of airplanes flying over the Channel made the RNLI look into the possibility of stationing a special high-speed lifeboat at Dover, to cope with the consequences of an airplane crashing in the sea. In 1930 the Dover Lifeboat Station was re-opened with the arrival of a brand new lifeboat, named Sir William Hillary after the founder of the RNLI. The new boat was powered by two 375 h.p. petrol engines and was capable of a top speed of 17.25 knots, as compared with a top speed of 9 knots for conventional motor lifeboats then in service.
The new Dover Station high speed lifeboat Sir William Hillary at speed
Signed and dated 'G. Cockerham 1930' (lower right)
Oil on canvas
22 x 32in. (56 x 81cm.) Framed
During the 1920s, the increasing number of airplanes flying over the Channel made the RNLI look into the possibility of stationing a special high-speed lifeboat at Dover, to cope with the consequences of an airplane crashing in the sea. In 1930 the Dover Lifeboat Station was re-opened with the arrival of a brand new lifeboat, named Sir William Hillary after the founder of the RNLI. The new boat was powered by two 375 h.p. petrol engines and was capable of a top speed of 17.25 knots, as compared with a top speed of 9 knots for conventional motor lifeboats then in service.
Sold for £806
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
G. COCKERHAM (20th CENTURY)
The new Dover Station high speed lifeboat Sir William Hillary at speed
Signed and dated 'G. Cockerham 1930' (lower right)
Oil on canvas
22 x 32in. (56 x 81cm.) Framed
During the 1920s, the increasing number of airplanes flying over the Channel made the RNLI look into the possibility of stationing a special high-speed lifeboat at Dover, to cope with the consequences of an airplane crashing in the sea. In 1930 the Dover Lifeboat Station was re-opened with the arrival of a brand new lifeboat, named Sir William Hillary after the founder of the RNLI. The new boat was powered by two 375 h.p. petrol engines and was capable of a top speed of 17.25 knots, as compared with a top speed of 9 knots for conventional motor lifeboats then in service.
The new Dover Station high speed lifeboat Sir William Hillary at speed
Signed and dated 'G. Cockerham 1930' (lower right)
Oil on canvas
22 x 32in. (56 x 81cm.) Framed
During the 1920s, the increasing number of airplanes flying over the Channel made the RNLI look into the possibility of stationing a special high-speed lifeboat at Dover, to cope with the consequences of an airplane crashing in the sea. In 1930 the Dover Lifeboat Station was re-opened with the arrival of a brand new lifeboat, named Sir William Hillary after the founder of the RNLI. The new boat was powered by two 375 h.p. petrol engines and was capable of a top speed of 17.25 knots, as compared with a top speed of 9 knots for conventional motor lifeboats then in service.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
