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The 1880 Lifeboat Rescue of the Matilda Hillyards is Now in the Stories Section

Yet another story has been added to our ‘Stories’ section and it is a daring tale from the sea’s at Ardrossan! In 1880, the barque ‘Matilda Hillyards’ departed Ardrossan Harbour en-route for Yarmouth. 4 miles outside of the Harbour, the ship was caught in a violent storm and sent out a signal requesting assistance. The Ardrossan Lifeboat crew was called …