David Cragie (the great, great grandson of John Cragie, the first Coxswain of the Alfred Corry) is seen presenting Frank Upcraft (Curator) with the Water Breaker. Captain John Cragie, David’s father and great grandson of the first Coxswain, looks on.

The Water Breaker basket is a modern replica which contains the original earthenware water bottle which saw service on Southwold’s lifeboats.