WE greatly regret to have to record the death of Commander St. Vincent Nepean, R.N., M.V.O., which took place on the 28th March. Commander Nepean joined the Institution as a District Inspector of Life-boats in 1883 and became, successively, Deputy Chief Inspector and Chief Inspector, receiving the latter appointment in 1893. He retired in July, 1909, after twenty-six years' service.

His long association with the Institution and his untiring devotion to its service are well remembered by all those who came into contact with him, and his colleagues and subordinates cherish a very pleasant recollection of his invariable courtesy, charm of manner and kindness of heart..