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Funeral for the six crewmen of the John and Charles Kennedy whose lives were tragically lost in the lifeboat disaster of 1953
The naming of the John and Charles Kennedy, 7th of August 1937 (clip)
Fraserburgh Lifeboat Films
JB McDonald documented times of both celebration and mourning in relation to the Fraserburgh Lifeboat Service, capturing footage of the naming ceremonies in 1937 and 1954 as well as the funeral for servicemen following the tragic disaster in 1953. The films serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of the men who serve as part of the lifeboat crew.
More information about the events in the films can be found here.
Naming ceremony for the Duchess of Kent, 7th July 1954 (clip)