Orders, Decorations and Medals

Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, bronze (Robert Lincoln, Wreck of the “Zemira” on Newcome (sic) Sand on the 7th October 1858) in (damaged) fitted case of issue, edge bruising, very fine £300-350

Seaman Robert Lincoln was awarded the Board of Trade Gallantry Medal in Bronze ‘For rescuing, with much difficulty and great danger, eight persons out of 13, who formed the crew of the Zemira of Leghorn, wrecked on Newcombe Sand’ (ref: Board of Trade Annual Return of Wrecks, 1858).

The Zemira, carrying coal from Newcastle to Lowestoft, was wrecked on Newcombe Sands, Lowestoft. One silver and 13 bronze Board of Trade Gallantry Medals were awarded for the rescue.