About 1 P.M. on the 29th June, during a whole N. by E.

gale, information reached Margate that a ketch was in distress off Reculvers.

With considerable difficulty owing to the heavy surf breaking on the rocks, the No. 2 Life-boat Civil Service No. 1 was launched and proceeded to the vessel.

The sea was very heavy and at times filled the Life-boat but she freed herself well. On arrival the ketch Planer, of Padstow, was found stranded on the main with the sea making a clean breach over her, and practically under water.

The crew of four hands were success- fully rescued and the boat made for Margate, arriving about 4.30 P.M. with all hands thoroughly wet through..