Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. Carlisle Journal Friday, December 8th, 1899 Lifeboat Disaster on the Suffolk Coast. Six Lives Lost. A disastrous lifeboat accident occurred in a gale at Aldeburgh yesterday, involving the loss of six lives. The celebrated lifeboat Aldeburgh was launched in the morning in response to signals of distress, and while crossing the shoals in a heavy sea the life-saving craft capsized, turning completely over in the breakers. Twelve of the crew were thrown into the raging sea, and were dragged ashore in a terrible plight, but the other six men were imprisoned in the overturned boat. Every endeavour was made to render assistance, and a length one poor fellow named Millar Ward, jun., was extricated under the bows just alive. His condition precluded much hope of recovery, and although efforts were continued for over an hour to bring about artificial respiration they proved unavailing, and the unfortunate man succumbed. The rescuing party, with the use of levers and screw jacks, were engaged for many hours in the attempt to raise the lifeboat, and the scene presented was a remarkable one. Some 500 people were vieing with one another in the gallant task, and as darkness came on powerful lamplights were obtained in order to carry on the work. The gale increased in its violence, and furious seas continually broke over the boat, drenching the helpers with clouds of spray. Eventually the bodies of Tom MORRIS and Will WARD were got out, and shortly afterwards those of the remaining three Charles CRISP, Jack BUTCHER, and Dogger DOWNING were also extricated. A number of women distinguished themselves in the rescue of the 12 men saved. .....