Date: 1828
The frequent recurrence of these distres sing calamities induced the inhabitants of Bridlington to enter into a subscription for the purchase of a Life-boat, and, accordingly, one was procured at a cost of about £300, of Mr. Greathead, of Newcastle, his plan being allowed the best.  An apparatus for the recovery of persons apparently drowned was also obtained from the Royal Humane Society, through the instrumentality of Mr. M. Though these were of great and acknowledged utility, the superiority of his mind rose much higher — he sought prevention rather than cure, and has, diereby, attached a lasting honour to his name.  His project for the exhibition of lights, was generally circu lated and as cordially received ; and the building, which at present graces this celebrated promontory, was erected after it, under the patronage of the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House, Depford Strond, London.