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In the true spirit of the lifeboat service, Grace Horsley The museum illustrates Grace’s upbringing and life in the Grace Darling saw the SS , an early paddle Darling (1815–42) risked her life to rescue others from lighthouse, the events of the rescue and her subsequent fame. steamer, wrecked on Big Harcar Rock. The lighthouse certain death in a terrible storm. Grace’s heroism earned Grace’s story is told through personal items, including keeper's daughter vowed to help. Grace and her father her the first RNLI Medal for Gallantry to be awarded to letters, family portraits and the famous coble. The museum rowed out to sea in their small open boat, or coble, to a woman. Grace died of consumption only 4 years later also features atmospheric audio-visual interpretation and rescue nine survivors clinging onto the rock. Grace held but her fame lives on. The museum tells the story of the a stunning model of the . the coble steady in the raging seas while William helped fearless girl who became a reluctant celebrity. the passengers. Soon news of Grace’s deed spread nationwide and her name became associated with The original Grace Darling Museum opened on this courage and humanity. site in 1938. Over 75 years later, the building was completely redeveloped using external funding. The stylish, Grace and her father demonstrated the same qualities as environmentally friendly new building retains the intimacy lifeboat crews today: they risked their lives to save others of the old museum, and has facilities for school visits, in the face of great danger. Over 175 years later, exhibitions and events. a lifeboat named Grace Darling operates at nearby Seahouses Lifeboat Station.

Image: The Rescue of the Forfarshire, after FS Lowther, c1840