Shortly before 6 P.M. on the 13th May a telephone message was received reporting that a motor-boat was in the bay drifting sea- wards with a signal of distress flying.

As there was a strong N.N.E. breeze blowing with a heavy swell the Life-boat Marianne L. Hay was launched. When the Life-boat reached the motor-boat it was found that she had broken down and was quite unable to reach the shore.

The Life-boat, therefore, took the boat in tow and brought her and her occupant into safety; at the same time she also brought in two lads who were afloat in a small punt and unable to regain the land..