London Salvage Corps
Helmet Transfer for the LSC in the late 70s to early 80s before dissolving. | |
| Formation | 1865 |
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| Dissolved | April 1984 |
| Type | Fire salvage and protection |
| Legal status | Obsolete |
| Purpose | Fire salvage and insurance protection |
| Headquarters | Watling Street |
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| Services | Salvage goods and prevent insurance loss due to water from fire fighting |
The London Salvage Corps was maintained by the fire offices of London. The corps was first formed in 1865 and began operations in March 1866. It was inspired by the Liverpool Salvage Corps which had been formed in 1842, to reduce the loss and damage caused by fires, to help mitigate the effects of fire and of fire-fighting and to salvage both premises and goods affected by fire.