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Golden Sceptre

On the night of the 15th January, the steam trawler Golden Sceptre, bound for Hull for repairs, grounded on Kettleness Point at 9.20 P.M. Her distress signals were seen, and the Life-boat Hester Rothschild was despatched to her assistance. The sixteen men on board were rescued, the Life-boat being considerably damaged whilst performing the service. The weather at the tune was thick, with a rough sea running..