Lifeboat ‘Edith’ (1887-1894)
The lifeboat ‘Edith’ arrived at the Fleetwood lifeboat station on 17th February, 1887. She was a 46 foot long vessel with 11 foot beam and self-righting. This lifeboat had been transferred from the New Brighton station where she had been on trials for three years. She was a gift from a Miss Carew of Shrewsbury and served at the Fleetwood station from 1887 to 1894, saving 19 lives. This boat was kept afloat on a river mooring and became Fleetwood’s Number 2 lifeboat. Lifeboat Edith was withdrawn on March 17th 1894 and replaced by the 43 foot long by 12 foot 6 inch beam Watson Class non-self-righting lifeboat, named Maude Pickup.
Record of Service Rendered by lifeboat Edith (1887-1894)
October 31st, 1893. Steamer ‘Odd’ of Norway. Fleetwood to Glasgow, in ballast, driven onto Bernard Wharf in Westerly Gale. Next day lifeboat Edith stood by until refloated.
November 17th, 1893. Schooner ‘Theda’ of Caernarvon. Stranded on Sunderland Bank in dense fog. Lifeboat Edith found schooner full of water. Crew of seven, plus pilot rescued.
Fleetwood Lifeboats Past 