Lloyd’s medal for saving life at sea & Baltic Medal 1855 To John Mantle, Coast Guard

Lloyd’s medal for saving life at sea Large Bronze Medal Engraved John Mantle 20th March 1839
Baltic Medal engraved J Mantle
with copy of Medal Roll listed as a Coast Guard Man HMS Nile
also with copy of article which reads
MARIE LOUISE
MARIE LOUISE Brig – Near Weymouth Bay. Note: John Mantle a Coastguard was awarded a silver medal for rescuing the crew. See also Victorian History of Dorset p.224. “The loss of a French ship off Weymouth in October, 1839, may be mentioned because John Mantle, a coastguardsman, saved the people by swimming off to her with a rope, for which he received the Royal Humane Society’s Gold Medal and other rewards”. Ref. DCC: 07/10/1839. See also LOUISE See the Times Report
Times: October 7, 1839, Issue 17166 – “French vessel (Marie Louise) was wrecked in Weymouth Bay, Coastguard, Jack (John) Mantel, thinking he saw human beings moving on deck, jumped into the raging sea and swam to her. On getting on board, he found two boys and the captain, who had broken his leg, on her deck. Mantle took the boys safely to shore, and then returning to the wreck with a rope, which was made fast to the shore, he slung the captain in a running tackle, and he was safely landed. The gallant fellow then greped (searched?) in the cabins to find if any living being remained, and afterwards jumped into the sea and swam to the shore in safety. On Monday Mantle attended at the Townhall, Weymouth, when the mayor delivered to him the silver medal and 5l. from the Royal Humane Society; a like sum of money, and a bronze medal, from Lloyd’s; a beautiful watch, with a suitable inscription, from the inhabitants of Weymouth; 20l. by vote of the Lords of the Treasury; and 5l. from the Shipwreck Association. Mantle, whose officers have promoted him for his courage, was informed that the French Government was about to reward him with a gold medal, &c. In returning thanks for the various rewards given him, this brave man, with great modesty, assured the gentlemen that the result of his endeavors was his richest reward.” Dorset County Chronicle. Ship Incident
IT SHOULD READ 1838 NOT 1839 IN THE ARTICLE
John Mantle
Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life At Sea
Date: 28 November 1838
Rank: Coastguard
Ship / Location: Marie Louise
Award: Bronze
Page references
Gawler, Jim, Lloyd's Medals 1836 - 1989: Page 19
1838 29th November.
Marie Louise - French Brig, wrecked near Bowleaze Cove. Two small boys rescued by John Mantle, preventative man. Crew saved.
A French vessel 'Marie Louise' was wrecked in Weymouth Bay on 29 November 1838. Coastguard John Mantle (1806-1879) noticed people on deck, and swam out to her through heavy seas. He found two boys and the master on board. He took the two boys back to shore and returned with a rope so the master could be pulled to safety. Mantle then checked the cabins for any other survivors. In addition to this medal, he received the silver Royal Humane Society Medal, the Lloyds bronze medal and an inscribed watch from the inhabitants of Weymouth. Mantle was born in Woolwich and retired to nearby Rochester. He served as a naval rating before and after his employment in the coastguard.

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