Portrush, Co. Antrim.—29th October, 1937. A fishing boat had broken down in a calm sea, but a rowing boat was found standing by her. The life-boat returned towing the fishing boat.—Rewards, £8 17s..
Barry Dock, Glamorganshire. — 4th October, 1938. A steamer had sent a wireless message for help, but when the life-boat, with Mr. A. C. Jones, the honorary secretary, in charge, arrived she found that help was not then needed.—Rewards, £...
FEBRUARY 23RD. - MARYPORT, CUMBERLAND.
A Wellington aeroplane had crashed in the sea, but four airmen were picked up from a rubber dinghy by an examination vessel, and a fifth man could not be found. - Rewards, £21 18s...
AT Dover is stationed the only motor life-boat of this type, specially designed for the special conditions of the Straits, across which there is not only the heavy passenger steamer traffic, but a con- siderable daily traffic by aeroplanes,...
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30th November. A tug had trouble with her boiler, and needed the help of a tug.—Rewards, Newhaven, £8 15s ; Shoreham, £9..
Holyhead, Anglesey. — 15th January, 1938. A steamer had been reported ashore at Rhoscolyn Head, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £9 19s. 6d..
19th September.
A small boat was thought to be missing, but got home safely without help.— Rewards, £4 7s. 6d..
14th May.
A German trawler signalled for help, but afterwards went on her way unaided.—Rewards; £5 15s. 6d..
Moelfre, Anglesey.—On the 15th July four visitors, two men and two women, put out in a small boat from Benllech.
A moderate S.W. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The boat soon got out of control and was carried away...
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—10th January.
A motor vessel had been reported to be in difficulties, but was not in need of help.—Rewards, £8 11s. 3d..