Royal Humane Society collection 1913
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British Antarctic Expedition (1898-1900)
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The Royal Humane Society was founded in London in 1774 by Dr. William Hawes (1736-1808) and Dr. Thomas Cogan (1736-1818) as the Humane Society for the recovery of persons apparently drowned. Later, in the same year the first award was given to a waterman for the rescue of a drowning child. In 1783 King George III became the first patron of the society, and four years later, the society became known as the Royal Humane Society. In 1835, the Receiving House, where first aid could be given, was bui...
