LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
None (7)
FEBRUARY 22ND. - GIRVAN AYRSHIRE.
A keeper at Turnberry Lighthouse had reported a small object on fire, but nothing was found. - Rewards, £13 11s. 6d..
None (37)
MARCH 14TH. - ST. ABS, BERWICKSHIRE.
Rockets had been reported, but nothing could be found. - Rewards, £16 14s. 6d.
An Aeroplane
Donaghadee, Co. Down, and Portpatrick, Wigtownshire.—13th July. Aeroplane down, and crew picked up by steamer.
Rewards, Donaghadee, £5 12s. 6d.; Portpatrick, £6 15s. Qd..
None (4)
26th November.
A rocket was reported off Godrevy Light, but nothing could be found.
—Rewards, £48 16s. 6d..
A Raft (1)
Portpatrick, Wigtownshire. — 30th April, 1939. A child had drifted away from Girvan on a raft, but was drowned before help could arrive.—Rewards, £4 10s. 6d..
None (1)
Walton and Frinton, Essex.—llth January. A flare had been reported, but an all-night search revealed nothing.
—Rewards, £26 15s. 6d..
A Yacht (1)
St. Mary's, Scilly.—21st August. A yacht was in distress, but was taken in tow by a steam launch.—Rewards, £5 2s. 6d..
A Steamer (1)
16th Janu- ary. A steamer had engine trouble, but was able to repair it, and went on her way.—Rewards, £14 9*. 6d..
A Motor Vessel (3)
DECEMBER 29TH. - NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE. A motor vessel was reported to be in need of help, and was thought to have been mined, but tugs towed her into Liverpool. - Rewards, £19 12s. 6d..
A British Anson Aeroplane
FEBRUARY 13TH. - BARROW, LANCASHIRE.
A British Anson aeroplane had been reported overdue, but nothing was found. - Rewards, £16 16s. 6d..