Hull Life-Saving Museum – 125th Anniversary of the Great Storm of 1888
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Hull Life-Saving Museum – 125th Anniversary of the Great Storm of 1888
Posted on November 25, 2013
Hull Life-Saving Museum – 125th Anniversary of the Great Storm of 1888
125 years ago today, Joshua James and Hull’s Massachusetts Humane Society volunteer crews began two days of tireless and continuous rescue work. In what came to be known as the Great Storm of 1888, Hull’s volunteers, led by Capt. James, would save 29 men from five vessels.
Thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard website, you can read Joshua James’ own account of the rescue here: Joshua James 1888 Storm Interview
Visit the Hull Lifesaving Museum to see our Great Storm of 1888 exhibit, opening November 30th, and to learn more about these inspiring rescues.
For more information visit www.hulllifesavingmuseum.org