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A Steamer (2)
FEBRUARY 22ND. - SELSEY, SUSSEX.
A steamer had gone aground, but she was not found and was apparently towed away before the arrival of the life-boat. - Rewards, £13 11s. 6d..
A French Ship
A wireless message was received from a French ship in difficulties, but no trace of her could be found.—Rewards, £13 11s. 6d..
A Motor Fishing Boat
8th January.
A motor fishing boat had broken down, and was helpless, but she was taken into safety by a tug.—Rewards, £17 6s. 6d..
A Small Boat (7)
Ramsgate, Kent.—19th September.
A small boat got into difficulties, but was taken in tow by a motor boat.— Rewards, £11 16s..
A Steamer (1)
1 01 h November.
A steamer's signal was misunderstood and the life-boat put off with a doctor who was not needed. — Rewards, £15 10s. Qd..
A Small Yacht
Weymouth, Dorset.—19th April. A small yacht had stranded on the breakwater, but was towed off by a motor launch.—Rewards, £8 15s..
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..
A Motor Boat
New Brighton, Cheshire.—30th July, 1939. A motor boat had been reported in distress, but she was picked up by a pilot boat.—Rewards, £7 15s..