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The Memorial Flamborough village for the men who died in two cobles off Flamborough Head 1909.
Greater Love Hath No Man
This Monument
was erected by public subscriptions
to commemorate the conspicuous act
of bravery of the crew of the coble
Two Brothers.
George Gibbon, Melchoir Chadwick
Thomas Leng Major
who gave their lives in a gallant
attempt to save the crew of the coble
Gleaner.
John Cross his two sons Robert Cross
Richard Major Cross of Flamborough
who all perished near the west scar
north landing in the great gale
February 5th, 1909
Data transcribed by
Jack Parry.
from photography by Colin Hinson