Ramsgate, Kent.—26th October, 1939.
A vessel had been reported as showing blue flares, but nothing was found.— Rewards, £11 14s. 9d..
Nov. 6TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A small boat had lost her mast and sail, andwas drifting, but she managed to reach harbour without help. - Rewards, £4 19s. 6d..
DECEMBER 5TH. - HASTINGS, KENT.
A red light had been reported on the water off Bexhill, but nothing could be found.- Rewards, £44 17s..
DECEMBER 19TH. - WALMER, KENT.
The S.S. Terborsch, of Amsterdam, had run aground on the Goodwin Sands, but refloated on the rising tide without help. - Rewards, £31 17s. 6d..
OCTOBER 10TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A fishing boat had gone ashore, but she didnot need help and got off later in the day.
- Rewards, £7 18s..
MARCH 11TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. The Greek steamer Niritos, of Ithaca, had struck a mine E.N.E. of the North Goodwin Lightvessel, but her crew were rescued by another steamer. - Rewards, £8 15s. 6d..
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