In the middle of the 19th century, due to the hazardous condition of the seas off Happisburgh the local fishermen had formed a company of beachmen to go to the aid of any ship in distress.
The local fishermen had formed a company of beachmen. This was due to the hazardous condition of the seas off Happisburgh. This was in the middle of the 19th century. This was to go to the aid of any ship in distress.