Colin Brittain Boeken

On 29 October 1914 the hospital ship Rohilla left Queensferry with 234 people on board bound for Dunkirk. Despite being holed, the lifeboat reached the wreck after great difficulty and rescued five nurses and twelve men.

Set against the backdrop of a treacherous sea in October 1914, the narrative recounts the harrowing rescue efforts of the lifeboats in North Yorkshire after the hospital ship Rohilla ran aground. With severe weather hampering initial attempts, the lifeboat John Fielden bravely navigated the perilous conditions, managing to save 35 individuals across two trips despite sustaining significant damage. The account highlights the bravery of the rescuers, with several receiving RNLI Medals for their extraordinary courage during this tragic maritime disaster.