LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
None (2)
Walmer, Kent. — 26th April, 1939.
Red flares had been reported, but a search revealed nothing.—Rewards, £19 7s..
A Vessel
Dover, Kent.—23rd May, 1939. A vessel had been reported on fire, but it was found that it was only her funnels sending out dense smoke.—Partly permanent paid crew: Rewards, £2 17s..
A Fishing Coble
Sunderland, Co. Durham.—26th September, 1939. A fishing coble had been reported in distress, but a pilot cutter took her in tow.—Rewards, £5 2s. 6d..
A Motor Yacht (1)
Newhaven, Sussex.—27th September, 1939. A motor yacht had been reported broken down, but a tug took her in tow.—Rewards, £5 16s..
None (6)
MCH. 26TH. - THE HUMBER, YORKSHIRE.
Rockets had been reported seven miles N.E. of Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast, but nothing could be found. - Permanent paid crew : Rewards; 9s..
An Aeroplane (8)
JUNE 4TH. - DONAGHADEE, CO. DOWN.
An aeroplane had been reported to have fallen into the sea, but later news was received that she was safe.-Rewards, £4 10s..
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JULY 21ST. - THURSO, CAITHNESSSHIRE.
Distress signals had been reported between Stroma and Pentland Skerries, but the life-boat could find nothing.-Rewards, £9 11s..
A Speed Boat
JULY 28TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A man who had put out in a speed-boat was reported as missing, but he had returned safely. - Rewards, £10 11s..
An Aeroplane (31)
NOV. 18TH. - SHOREHAM HARBOUR, SUSSEX. An aeroplane was reported to have come down in the sea, and the life-boat made a thorough search, but could find nothing. - Rewards, £14 18s. 6d..
A Steamer (11)
DEC. 3RD. - MONTROSE, ANGUS. A steamer had been reported sunk by enemy action twenty miles E.S.E. of Scurdyness, but no trace of her could be found - Rewards, £31 11s. 6d..