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Seaham's First RNLI Lifeboat - The Sisters Carter of Harrogate

 

Congratulations and thanks to SFHG member Dorothy Shaw. Dorothy has researched the background to the Carter family of Harrogate who financed and donated the first RNLI lifeboat to Seaham Harbour. Additional extracts from East Durham Heritage Group and Harrogate Libraries supplement Dorothy's research.