MARCH 14TH. - CROMER, NORFOLK.
A steamer had been attacked and set on fire, but when the life-boat arrived her crew had already left her and she could find no trace of them. - Rewards, £28 0S. 6d..
FEBRUARY 14TH. - BUCKIE, BANFFSHIRE, AND CROMARTY. A British aeroplane had got into difficulties and her crew had baled out, but nothing was seen.- Rewards : Buckie, £11 8s. ; Cromarty, £4 15s..
SEPTEMBER 20TH. - HASTINGS, AND EASTBOURNE, SUSSEX. A steamer had been reported in distress, but she was taken in tow by a destroyer. - Rewards : Hastings, £29 9s. 8d. ; Eastbourne, £30 13s. 6d..
DECEMBER 13TH. - HASTINGS, SUSSEX.
A steamer showing a red light had been reported, but no vessel in need of help could be found. - Rewards, £43 15s. 6d..
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