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..
The Lizard, Cornwall.—25th July.
A small boat was in distress, but was picked up by a steamer.—Rewards, £17 6s..
St. Mary's, Scilly.—21st August. A yacht was in distress, but was taken in tow by a steam launch.—Rewards, £5 2s. 6d..
JULY 30TH. - NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE.
A motor boat had been reported in distress, but she was picked up by a pilot boat. - Rewards, £7 15s..
JULY 18TH. - STROMNESS, ORKNEYS.
A fishing boat’s engine had broken down, but the boat was taken in tow by a naval patrol boat. - Rewards, £4 16s. 6d..
JULY 28TH. - TORBAY, DEVON. Three boys had drifted away in a small boat, but a man swam out and pushed the boat ashore.
Rewards, £4 12s..
MAY 26TH. - HYTHE, KENT. A small rubber boat with three men on board had been reported adrift off Dymchurch, but all that could be found was a large case. - Rewards, £10 10s. 6d..
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On the 24th February, whilst a strong westerly breeze was blowing, accompanied by a very heavy sea, it was reported that two Lowestoft trawlers were making for the harbour. As the tide was ebb it was considered advisable to have the No. 1...
31st Jan- uary. A small boat was blown out to sea, but the life-boat failed to find her.
She was washed ashore on the Ayrshire coast thirty-six hours later with her occupant still alive.—Rewards, £20 9s..