OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Sea rescue stretcher

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONNepean Historical Society

REG NO.1845

HISTORY

From Sorrento Life Saving and Rescue Corps, which operated at Sorrento in its early days. Used for transfer ship to shore.

DESCRIPTION

Canvas and bamboo stretcher with wrap-around sections fastened by buckles.

KEYWORDS

Essential services / life saving / rescue / Life Saving & Rescue Corps