The Crew of the Lifeboat "Alfred Corry"



During its service the Alfred Corry had three Coxwains: John Cragie, 1893-8, Samuel May, 1898-1918,

and Charles Jarvis 1918 for the last few months of the boat's service.


John Cragie                                                   Samuel May                                            Charles Jarvis


The crew were all local fishermen from Southwold who worked from the beach and were skilled at sailing and seamanship.

Fishing boats on Southwold Beach


The Alfred Corry crew tarring a rope.


Like the local’s today they enjoyed a drink – or two!