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THE centenary of one of the most dramatic sea rescues ever to take place off the Yorkshire coast has prompted a double appeal from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
The Rohilla, a First World War hospital ship, ran aground near Whitby in horrific weather conditions on October 30, 1914. Of the 229 people on board, 85 lost their lives.
Six RNLI lifeboats - including Teesmouth's - were involved in the rescue attempt.
A special exhibition will run from May to November at Whitby RNLI Lifeboat Museum, culminating in a weekend of commemoration on the anniversary and a remembrance service...