LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
A Motor Yacht (1)
Newhaven, Sussex.—27th September, 1939. A motor yacht had been reported broken down, but a tug took her in tow.—Rewards, £5 16s..
A Motor Vessel
27th September. Went to a stranded, motor vessel, and, at the master's request, summoned a tug.—Rewards, £5 7s. 6
A Yacht (1)
MAY 29TH. - ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK.
A yacht had gone ashore in a dangerous position but she was refloated without the life-boat’s help.-Rewards, £29 15s. 6d..
A Speed Boat
JULY 28TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. A man who had put out in a speed-boat was reported as missing, but he had returned safely. - Rewards, £10 11s..
A Sunderland Flying-Boat
AUGUST 27TH. - CADGWITH, CORNWALL.
A Sunderland flying-boat had come down in the sea, but was taken in tow by a motor boat. - Rewards, £10 1s..
A Steamer (16)
NOVEMBER 22ND. - PLYMOUTH, DEVON.
A steamer had been reported in distress, but she was towed into Torbay by a destroyer.- Rewards, £13 2s. 6d..
A Steamer (3)
FEBRUARY 23RD. - TENBY, PEMBROKESHIRE.
A steamer had sunk after being in collision, but the survivors were landed by a naval vessel. - Rewards, £11 15s. 6d..
A Raft (1)
APRIL 30TH. - PORTPATRICK, WIGTOWNSHIRE.
A child had drifted away from Girvan on a raft, but was drowned before help could arrive. - Rewards, £4 10s. 6d..
A Rowing Boat (1)
APRIL 29TH. - TORBAY, DEVON. A rowing boat had been in difficulties, but she was towed to harbour by a motor boat.- Rewards, £3 16s..
A Naval Patrol Drifter
OCTOBER 6TH. - WALTON AND FRINTON, ESSEX. A naval patrol drifter had been reported in distress, but a long search in the darkness was without result. - Rewards, £30 19s.