TW426864 Launching the Cullerboats Lifeboat, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Jobling, Robert (1841-1923); 50.7x76.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The dangers of sea voyages along the North-East coast resulted in the area being one of the first to have lifeboats; The cost was met from donations locally, and the fishing communities provided crews; In this scene, the villagers of Cullercoats have come down to the beach to launch the lifeboat; The angular roof of the Lifeboat Lookout House (built 1877-79) can be seen at the top of the cliff;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright.