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Six-hour service in horrific conditions to fishermen wrecked on rocks When the fishing vessel Sincerity went aground in stormy conditions off Ardlamont Point, the Campbeltown lifeboat had to travel 30 miles in total darkness just to reach...
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GORLESTON. — In spite of the very stormy condition of the weather on the 7fch October, the wind blowing a strong gale from the S.W., and the sea being very heavy, a zaaa went out in a small boat from the shore, with the intention of boarding...
On the 27th December, during a heavy gale of wind, the Civil Service life-boat went off, and brought safely ashore 9 men from the Dogger Bank. They had been employed there by the Wexford Harbour Commissioners, and were unable to reach the...
Campbeltown, Argyllshire.-—9th May, 1938. A fishing boat had been reported missing, but was found at anchor and the life-boat was recalled by wireless.—Rewards, £11 15s. 6d..
Torbay, Devon. — 10th July. A motor boat had not returned when expected, but she had been picked up by a steamer.—Rewards, £10 18s..
JANUARY 20TH. - BEMBRIDGE, ISLE OF WIGHT. A naval boat had broken down and was drifting, but she was picked up by a naval launch. - Rewards, £13 13s..
JUNE 21ST. - HOLYHEAD, ANGLESEY.
A small boat with two men on board had capsized, but the men were picked up by another boat. - Rewards, £3 15s..