Silver medal, awarded by Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society to Joshua Craven of the SS. 'Illyrian' in 1880, made by J. Mayer, England, 1839-1880. In 1880 the 'Isaac Webb' sailed for New York but on 25 October, was abandoned at sea and the captain and crew, 24 in all, were rescued by the steamship 'Illyrian'.
Details
- Category:
- Wellcome Medals
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A676108
- Materials:
- silver and ribbon, silk
- type:
- prize medals