by Roger Barrett | paperback 79 pages

The tragic loss in 1916 of thirteen of the crew of the William and Emma lifeboat was one of the worst disasters in the history of the RNLI and had a devastating impact on the small community of Salcombe. Drawing on eye witness reports, including those of the two survivors, Roger Barrett gives a gripping account of the events that led up to the fatal capsize and of its sad aftermath.

Please note: this is a printer's second reduced from £7.99 because some of the images are rather dark. The £7.99 version is out of print. All proceeds go to Salcombe RNLI