Raft that saved many lives in WW2

[John Arton]

This appeared in our local paper yesterday. The inventor wanted a raft that could be easily launched, could withstand being shot at and protect its occupants from suffering from the effects of cold seawater.
South Shields man helped saved seamen’s lives - Shields Gazette
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JA

[j.sabourn]

Can just make out the Shields ferry there John. Wonder if cappy was on her then making his way home from the Jungle after an afternoon session. JWS

[cappy]

Can just make out the Shields ferry there John. Wonder if cappy was on her then making his way home from the Jungle after an afternoon session. JWS

naw john always had a lock in cappy

[Des Taff Jenkins]

Hi John.
I can't get it up as it is a Google article and they no longer cover my Comp.
But I remember when this site first started there was a picture of a bloke looked like a fireman standing on a small life raft holding onto a pole with a bit of rag on it, I think it was said to have been taken by the U-boat, for the life of me I cannot find it on here. no one knew if he survived.
Cheers des