RNLB Benjamin Bond Cabbell II (ON 12)[1] was a Cromer non self-righter type lifeboat stationed at Cromer Lifeboat Station in the English county of Norfolk[2] from September 1884[3] until September 1902.
The Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was the fifth lifeboat to be stationed at the Norfolk town of Cromer, and the second lifeboat to bear the name Benjamin Bond Cabbell. At the design process for this lifeboat, a number of meetings were held by the RNLI’s chief inspector of Lifeboats, Captain the Hon H.W. Chetwynd[3] and the service's surveyor Mr Prowse with the crew of the Cromer Lifeboat. At the meetings the lifeboat men were asked what their preferences were, when considering designs for the new lifeboat. The local men who were mainly fishermen expressed a desire for a new boat to be on the lines of the lifeboat which had been stationed there before 1858.[3] These suggestions by local men, Mr James Davis, Mr James Mayes and Mr Thomas Blogg were very similar to the Norfolk and Suffolk Type lifeboats. By 27 November 1883[3] the surveyor, Mr Prowse, had agreed a design with the local fisherman, and an order was placed with James Beeching boat builders, of Great Yarmouth.[3]
Constructionedit
The new lifeboat hull was constructed using the clench method fixed with copper fastenings. The keel was 4 inches (100 mm) deep and 5 inches (130 mm) wide, with an iron keel plate and a belt of cork. She was 35 feet (11 m) long with a breadth of 10 feet 6 inches (3.20 m). The inside depth was 4 feet (1.2 m). There were fourteen oars which were double banked and she was also equipped with a dipping lug sail. The lifeboat would be steered by either a rudder or sweep oars. Benjamin Bond Cabbell II had a watertight deck, with copper tubes and self-acting valves to release the water, and portable airtight cases round the sides of the boat between the deck and the thwarts. Cork-packed air-cases were placed under the deck in the wings of the lifeboat. These cases weighed 4.5 tons and drew 18 inches (460 mm) of water clear of ballast. The boat had a relatively light construction with a high bow and a raking stem. The keel was curved, typical of the north country-designed lifeboats first built in the late eighteenth century. The water ballast tanks had ten relieving valves and the rudder was retractable to prevent it being damaged when beach launched or during the recovery procedure.
Serviceedit
The Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was formally named and christened on 29 September 1884[3] by Mrs Bond Cabbell when she broke a bottle of claret over the boat, followed by a launch from the lifeboats carriage, whilst the band played Rule Britannia and the church bells rang. The Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was launched to only thirteen times during her service at Cromer, saving twenty six lives in the process.[3] Her first service took place on 28 January 1888.[3]Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was launched at 11:15 am to the brigantine Jane Marie of London which was bound from Hartlepool for Greenwich with a cargo of coal. The crew of seven were taken on board the Benjamin Bond Cabbell II and landed at Cromer.
A Hero’s early yearsedit
On 28 December 1894 an eighteen-year-old boy joined the crew of the Benjamin Bond Cabbell II for the first time. His name was Henry George Blogg and he would go on to be referred to as "the greatest of the lifeboatmen".[4][5] Henry Blogg GCBEM (6 February 1876 – 13 June 1954) took part in his first service to the schooner Fair City of Gloucester.[4] She had lost her mast and rigging in severe weather. The lifeboat stayed with her through the night escorting her part way to shore before her crew were taken off by the Sea Palling Lifeboat Hearts of Oak ON351.[3] The schooner then broke into pieces and sank[3]
Last serviceedit
Her final service was to the steamship Celerity of Great Yarmouth on 17 February 1901.[3] The Celerity was bound from Rochester to Leith carrying a cargo of cement when she began shipping water and her fires had to be extinguished. After standing by her all night the lifeboat then escorted the vessel to Great Yarmouth. The Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was withdrawn from service after the RNLI deemed she was unfit for further service.[3] She was replaced by RNLB Louisa Heartwell (ON 495) in 1902.[3]
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RNLB Benjamin Bond Cabbell II ON 12 1 was a Cromer non self righter type lifeboat stationed at Cromer Lifeboat Station in the English county of Norfolk 2 from September 1884 3 until September 1902 Benjamin Bond Cabbell II ON 12 History OwnerRoyal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI BuilderJames Beeching amp Brothers boat builders Great Yarmouth Official Number ON 12 Donor Legacy of Miss Ann Egdell Alnwick Northumberland Station Cromer Cost 365 3s 6d Launched1884 Christened29 September 1884 by Mrs Bond Cabbell In serviceSeptember 1884 to September 1902 General characteristics TypeCromer non self righter Displacement30 tonnes Length35 ft 11 m overall Beam10 ft 6 in 3 20 m Depth4 ft 1 2 m Installed powerDipping Lug sail PropulsionFourteen oars double banked Contents 1 Design and construction 1 1 Construction 2 Service 2 1 A Hero s early years 2 2 Last service 3 Service and rescues 4 ReferencesDesign and construction editThe Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was the fifth lifeboat to be stationed at the Norfolk town of Cromer and the second lifeboat to bear the name Benjamin Bond Cabbell At the design process for this lifeboat a number of meetings were held by the RNLI s chief inspector of Lifeboats Captain the Hon H W Chetwynd 3 and the service s surveyor Mr Prowse with the crew of the Cromer Lifeboat At the meetings the lifeboat men were asked what their preferences were when considering designs for the new lifeboat The local men who were mainly fishermen expressed a desire for a new boat to be on the lines of the lifeboat which had been stationed there before 1858 3 These suggestions by local men Mr James Davis Mr James Mayes and Mr Thomas Blogg were very similar to the Norfolk and Suffolk Type lifeboats By 27 November 1883 3 the surveyor Mr Prowse had agreed a design with the local fisherman and an order was placed with James Beeching boat builders of Great Yarmouth 3 Construction edit The new lifeboat hull was constructed using the clench method fixed with copper fastenings The keel was 4 inches 100 mm deep and 5 inches 130 mm wide with an iron keel plate and a belt of cork She was 35 feet 11 m long with a breadth of 10 feet 6 inches 3 20 m The inside depth was 4 feet 1 2 m There were fourteen oars which were double banked and she was also equipped with a dipping lug sail The lifeboat would be steered by either a rudder or sweep oars Benjamin Bond Cabbell II had a watertight deck with copper tubes and self acting valves to release the water and portable airtight cases round the sides of the boat between the deck and the thwarts Cork packed air cases were placed under the deck in the wings of the lifeboat These cases weighed 4 5 tons and drew 18 inches 460 mm of water clear of ballast The boat had a relatively light construction with a high bow and a raking stem The keel was curved typical of the north country designed lifeboats first built in the late eighteenth century The water ballast tanks had ten relieving valves and the rudder was retractable to prevent it being damaged when beach launched or during the recovery procedure Service editThe Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was formally named and christened on 29 September 1884 3 by Mrs Bond Cabbell when she broke a bottle of claret over the boat followed by a launch from the lifeboats carriage whilst the band played Rule Britannia and the church bells rang The Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was launched to only thirteen times during her service at Cromer saving twenty six lives in the process 3 Her first service took place on 28 January 1888 3 Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was launched at 11 15 am to the brigantine Jane Marie of London which was bound from Hartlepool for Greenwich with a cargo of coal The crew of seven were taken on board the Benjamin Bond Cabbell II and landed at Cromer A Hero s early years edit On 28 December 1894 an eighteen year old boy joined the crew of the Benjamin Bond Cabbell II for the first time His name was Henry George Blogg and he would go on to be referred to as the greatest of the lifeboatmen 4 5 Henry Blogg GC BEM 6 February 1876 13 June 1954 took part in his first service to the schooner Fair City of Gloucester 4 She had lost her mast and rigging in severe weather The lifeboat stayed with her through the night escorting her part way to shore before her crew were taken off by the Sea Palling Lifeboat Hearts of Oak ON351 3 The schooner then broke into pieces and sank 3 Last service edit Her final service was to the steamship Celerity of Great Yarmouth on 17 February 1901 3 The Celerity was bound from Rochester to Leith carrying a cargo of cement when she began shipping water and her fires had to be extinguished After standing by her all night the lifeboat then escorted the vessel to Great Yarmouth The Benjamin Bond Cabbell II was withdrawn from service after the RNLI deemed she was unfit for further service 3 She was replaced by RNLB Louisa Heartwell ON 495 in 1902 3 Service and rescues editDate Casualty Lives saved 1888 22 October Brigantine Jane Maria of London 7 1893 18 November Fishing boat from Overstrand 5 18 November Fishing boat from Runton 3 1894 26 October Five fishing boats landed 7 28 December Schooner Fair City of Gloucester stood by and gave help 1897 3 December Ketch Hero of Goole 4 1901 17 February Steamship Celerity of Great Yarmouth saved vessel 7References edit The Cromer Lifeboats by Bob Malster amp Peter Stibbons Poppyland Publishing ISBN 0 946148 21 X OS Explorer Map 252 Norfolk Coast East ISBN 978 0 319 23815 8 a b c d e f g h i j k l m Cromer Lifeboats 1804 2004 Leach Nicholas amp Russell Paul Pub Tempus Publishing 2004 ISBN 0 7524 3197 8 a b Henry Blogg the Greatest of the Lifeboatmen Jolly C Pub Poppyland Publishing new edition 2002 ISBN 0 946148 59 7 pdf of Henry Blogg the Greatest of the Lifeboatmen Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title RNLB Benjamin Bond Cabbell II ON 12 amp oldid 1051602199, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
