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This blue commemorative plaque records: Awarded: 1866: the Gold Albert Medal, 1881: the RNLI highest award, 1887: posthumously, the Swedish Gold Medal, for saving over 450 lives at sea off Bombay, Milford Haven and Corsica. Samuel Lake 1842-1887 He pioneered Britain's first steam trawlers and pre-formed poured-concrete houses. He was a town councillor and advanced Dartmouth's bunkering trade. He planned and promoted this fine Embankment. Recorded plaque organisation: Dartmouth and Kingswear Society, Dartmouth Town Council.

Samuel Lake (1842-1887) was a notable rescuer, recognized with prestigious awards for saving over 450 lives at sea; he also pioneered steam trawlers and poured-concrete houses, significantly contributing to maritime safety and construction technology.

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