The message below has been received from Joanna Bellis of the RNLI. Perhaps those of you who belong to clubs could bring it to the attention of your fellow members.

Photos of model are shown below.

Thanks,

Colin

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To the Editor, Model Boats

I am writing to see if you could kindly help us with drawing your readers' attention to a stolen model as I understand that you sometimes feature such things? The model is of the Richard Silver Oliver, an RNLI Ilfracombe lifeboat from 1945. The model was scratch built shortly after that date. It is about 18" long and 8" wide. The model was stolen from the RNLI's Lifeboat Museum at Whitby on 20 March 2012. The case was not taken. The police are aware. We would like maritime modellers to be aware of this so that they do not inadvertently acquire stolen goods. The model was due to be put on public display at Ilfracombe Lifeboat Station, so you will appreciate how sad it is that this lovely model should have been stolen from a museum and a charity. Any help you could give us with publicising this would be greatly appreciated. Yours sincerely Joanna Bellis Dr Joanna Bellis Heritage Curatorial Manager RNLI Heritage Trust Royal National Lifeboat Institution West Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 1HZ Tel 01202 336165 Email [email protected]
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Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 28/03/2012 09:44:01