An Inter-War Lowestoft Rescue S.G.M. Group of Three to Able Seaman A.E. Clark, Merchant Navy, Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (Arthur Edward Clark, "Tidal", 12th January 1922), in case of issue; Shipwrecked Fishermens' and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society's Medal, silver (A.E. Clark, (A.B.), S.S. "Dalton", January 12 1922), in Elkington's case of issue; Shipping Federation's Medal for Meritorious Service, silver (A.E. Clark, 12th January 1922), in Elkington's case of issue, good very fine and better (3)

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An Inter-War Lowestoft Rescue S.G.M. Group of Three to Able Seaman A.E. Clark, Merchant Navy, Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., bronze (Arthur Edward Clark, "Tidal", 12th January 1922), in case of issue; Shipwrecked Fishermens' and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society's Medal, silver (A.E. Clark, (A.B.), S.S. "Dalton", January 12 1922), in Elkington's case of issue; Shipping Federation's Medal for Meritorious Service, silver (A.E. Clark, 12th January 1922), in Elkington's case of issue, good very fine and better (3)

Lot Essay

S.G.M. 'On 12 January 1922, the S.S. Tidal of Cardiff was in distress about eight miles off Corton Lightship, near Lowestoft, and the S.S. Dalton came to her assistance. The weather was very bad, with rough seas and a heavy northerly gale. A lifeboat launched in charge of Mr. Spencer and manned by four Seamen safely rescued the crew, women and children on Tidal. The rescue boat had only gone 30 yards from the Tidal when she foundered' (P.R.O. BT261-6 refers).