Two launches THE MUMBLES LIFEBOAT, the 47ft Watson Pentland (Civil Service No. 31) launched twice in the storms of August 14, 1979. The first launch, at 0735, was to stand by while the tug Hendon brought a yacht manned by two people through...
Hoylake, Cheshire.—2nd August. A yacht was in distress, but another yacht took her in tow.—Rewards, £9 05. 3d..
MAY 12TH. - DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN.
A small yacht which had left the Cumberland coast for the Isle of Man was overdue, but got into Douglas without help. - Rewards, £9 1s..
GREENORE, Co. LOUTH.—The schooner yacht Colleen, of Leith, lost one of her anchors and had the other disabled in a very heavy squall on the 27th August, and stranded about fifty yards W. of the Earl Kock, in Carlingford Lough. In response to...
Open day drama Hoylake's open day was interrupted when the lifeboat was called out.
Visitors on a guided lour of the Lady of Hilbre were asked to evacuate quickly so she could rush to the aid of a troubled yacht. The...
29th May. A yacht'was missing, but the life-boat searched for her without success.— Rewards, £11 3s. 6d..
3rd August. A yacht was in difficulties, but was taken in tow by a motor beat.—Rewards, £11..
Ramsgate, Kent. — 12th July. A small yacht had stranded on the Brake Sand, but floated off.—Rewards, £3..
MAY 13TH. - WICKLOW. A yacht had run on the rocks, but all attempts to refloat her failed.-Rewards, £5 5s. 6d..
JULY 16TH. - DUN LAOGHAIRE, CO. DUBLIN. A small yacht had been reported overdue, but she came in without help.- Rewards, £10 11s.