The Life-boat Richard Cresswell was called out between 6 and 7 P.M. on the 22nd July to the assistance of a small boat named the Hawk, at the mouth of the River Liffey.

The Life-boat was launched and the rescue carried out in an excellent man- ner in the presence of hundreds of spectators. There was a strong W.S.W.

wind and moderate sea when the Coast- guard reported a small boat was in diffi- culties. It was seen that she was on a lee shore, and the crew of the Life-boat were promptly summoned and the boat launched. On reaching the boat, which had three men in her, the Life-boat anchored and stood by them for a time, waiting to see if the wind would drop.

At 8.15 the Coxswain considered it desirable to rescue them, and taking the boat in tow conveyed her and her occu- pants into safety..