The Government Seaplane No. 11, whilst flying from Sheerness to Harwich on the 1st April dropped into the sea when about four miles W.S.W. of Clacfcon. Instructions were given for the Life-boat Albert Edward to proceed to her assistance, and the boat was launched very smartly, but on reaching the seaplane it was found that her crew of two men had already been picked up by a barge which was in the vicinity.

They were at once transferred to the Life-boat, which then proceeded to the seaplane, which was found to have capsized. A rope was attached to the machine and she was towed to Glacton beach. The two men, who were wet to their skins through being submerged, were then landed, and the Shipwrecked Mariners' agent attended to their requirements..