Silver medal struck to commemorate the first rescue at scene at sea brought about by a message sent by wireless telegraphy - 24 January 1909. The picture shows the SS Republic, after being struck in side by the SS Baltic sending a message. was the emergency call sign before was adopted. Dated 20th century

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