12418. (photo) Dobbins type pulling lifeboat, 28ft. version (boat No. 884). Station Ilwaco/Klipsan, Washington c.1910.
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12418. (photo) Dobbins type pulling lifeboat, 28ft. version (boat No. 884). Station Ilwaco/Klipsan, Washington c.1910.
12418. (photo) Dobbins type pulling lifeboat, 28ft. version (boat No. 884). Station Ilwaco/Klipsan, Washington c.1910. Rare view shows great detail of the 8 surfmen and keeper rowing the rare Dobbins pulling surfboat of the Ilwaco Beach Life Saving Station. The boat in the photo is a Dobbins type pulling lifeboat. Station Ilwaco/Klipsan had two of them at various times, with the first being a 27ft. version that they inherited from Station Golden Gate Park in 1892 (no boat number assigned), and the second being a slightly larger 28ft. version (boat No. 884) which they received new in 1909. This may be either, but probably No. 884, the 28-footer Dobbins lifeboat. Rare view of this seldom seen boat model. Great early detail, on postcard paper. Not postmarked, light wear, clear and close. Dates from c.1904-1915 based on the backmark. (VG). $86.