Portrayal of Disaster Sparks Medal Appeal

The JournalAugust 01, 2009

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A PAINTING by artist-fisherman Michael Smith has sparked an appeal over a medal awarded for a rescue bid carried out during one of the worst-ever storms off the North East coast.

The November storm in 1901 wrecked ships seeking shelter in the Tyne and claimed 28 lives.

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Portrayal of Disaster Sparks Medal Appeal

The Russian boat Journeeks foundered beneath the headla...

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