Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, bronze (Joseph Wenny, Wreck of the “Charity” of Goole on the Longsand, 18th November, 1860) edge bruising, very fine £200-250

During a gale, the brigantine Charity, of Goole, struck upon the Longsand. Heavy seas broke over the vessel and the Master’s wife was washed overboard. The Master, his daughter and the crew of five took to the rigging. The following morning the Tryall of Harwich bore down upon the wreck and the Master and three men proceeded in a small boat to what remained of the Charity. Despite the fresh gale and heavy seas, they managed to get to the wreck and rescued four of the crew - the Master, his daughter and a crewman having been washed off during the night and drowned.

The Captain and the three seamen from the Tryall were each awarded the Board of Trade Bronze Medal for Gallantry.