LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
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Hastings, Sussex. — 13th October, 1937. Reports had been received that distress signals had been seen six miles S. by W., but nothing could be found.— Rewards, £50 4s. 6d..
A Motor Boat
Whitehills, Banffshire.—20th January, 1938. A motor boat's engine had broken down, but another motor boat took her in tow.—Rewards, £1116s. 6d..
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24th September. A man was reported missing from Whit- stable in a small boat, but he could not be found.—Rewards, £ll 8s..
A Fishing Boat
17th Octo- ber. A fishing boat was wrecked on Portmadoc Bar, and before the life- boat could reach her the crew of two had been swept away and drowned.— Rewards, £7 16*. 6d..
A Motor Boat (1)
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. — 2 n d August. A motor boat had burnt flares for help, but a R.A.F. boat took her in tow.—Rewards, £7 105..
A Sailing Yacht
Ramsgate, Kent. — 18th September, 1938. A trawler reported having seen a sailing yacht in difficulties, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £13 4s. 6d..
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Tobermory, Isle of Mull.—9th November, 1938. A rocket had been seen about three miles away but nothing was found.—Rewards, £13 2s. 6d..
A Fishing Boat (6)
Newhaven, Sussex.—14th December, 1938. A fishing boat had been in difficulties, but she was towed in by another fishing boat. — Rewards, £14 17*..
A Motor Trawler
Lowes toft, Suffolk. — 17th January, 1939. A motor trawler had grounded on the Newcombe Sands, but she refloated unaided.—Rewards, £27 11s. 6d..
A Sailing Yacht
Amble, Northumberland.—16th April, 1939. A sailing yacht had been reported in distress, but she went on her way without waiting for help.— Rewards, £5..