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A Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea awarded to Able Seaman P. E....
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A Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea awarded to Able Seaman P. E. Petersen, S.S. Menominee, for rescuing the crew of S.S. Glendower on 12 January 1899
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (Peter E. Petersen Wreck of the “Glendower” on the 12th January 1899’, minor edge nicks, generally good very fine £300-£400
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The S.S. Glendower, of Leith, was sinking when the S.S. Menominee, of Glasgow, hove in sight and launching two boats succeeded in rescuing her crew. The weather was very bad and high seas were running. (The Sea Gallantry Medal, by R. J. Scarlett, refers). The captain of the Glendower described the seas encountered as the worst he had ever seen.
A total of 15 Board of Trade Medals for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea in Silver were awarded for the rescue, including Petersen, who also received a gratuity of £2. Additionally, the Second and Third Mates were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Silver and the Silver Medal of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society; while the other 13 crew members (including Petersen) were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Bronze.
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (Peter E. Petersen Wreck of the “Glendower” on the 12th January 1899’, minor edge nicks, generally good very fine £300-£400
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The S.S. Glendower, of Leith, was sinking when the S.S. Menominee, of Glasgow, hove in sight and launching two boats succeeded in rescuing her crew. The weather was very bad and high seas were running. (The Sea Gallantry Medal, by R. J. Scarlett, refers). The captain of the Glendower described the seas encountered as the worst he had ever seen.
A total of 15 Board of Trade Medals for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea in Silver were awarded for the rescue, including Petersen, who also received a gratuity of £2. Additionally, the Second and Third Mates were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Silver and the Silver Medal of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society; while the other 13 crew members (including Petersen) were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Bronze.
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A Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea awarded to Able Seaman P. E. Petersen, S.S. Menominee, for rescuing the crew of S.S. Glendower on 12 January 1899
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (Peter E. Petersen Wreck of the “Glendower” on the 12th January 1899’, minor edge nicks, generally good very fine £300-£400
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The S.S. Glendower, of Leith, was sinking when the S.S. Menominee, of Glasgow, hove in sight and launching two boats succeeded in rescuing her crew. The weather was very bad and high seas were running. (The Sea Gallantry Medal, by R. J. Scarlett, refers). The captain of the Glendower described the seas encountered as the worst he had ever seen.
A total of 15 Board of Trade Medals for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea in Silver were awarded for the rescue, including Petersen, who also received a gratuity of £2. Additionally, the Second and Third Mates were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Silver and the Silver Medal of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society; while the other 13 crew members (including Petersen) were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Bronze.
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (Peter E. Petersen Wreck of the “Glendower” on the 12th January 1899’, minor edge nicks, generally good very fine £300-£400
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The S.S. Glendower, of Leith, was sinking when the S.S. Menominee, of Glasgow, hove in sight and launching two boats succeeded in rescuing her crew. The weather was very bad and high seas were running. (The Sea Gallantry Medal, by R. J. Scarlett, refers). The captain of the Glendower described the seas encountered as the worst he had ever seen.
A total of 15 Board of Trade Medals for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea in Silver were awarded for the rescue, including Petersen, who also received a gratuity of £2. Additionally, the Second and Third Mates were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Silver and the Silver Medal of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society; while the other 13 crew members (including Petersen) were awarded the Lloyd’s Medal for Saving Life at Sea in Bronze.
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