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The Crew of the Motor Life-boat George Shee were assem- bled at 11 P.M. on 28th February as the Coastguard had reported to the Cox- swain that a vessel—which was found later to be the motor trawler May, of Ostend, bound for the fishing grounds— was anchored in a dangerous position, off Livermead. A fresh easterly gale was blowing, with a heavy sea. The trawler had first been seen and her danger reported by Mr. Ben Stedham, whose house overlooks the place where the May was anchored. The Life-boat Station got into touch with him by telephone, and he gave valuable help by keeping the trawler under observation all night and keeping in touch with the Coxswain. At daybreak the trawler sought shelter in Brixham Harbour and the Life-boat Crew were dismissed. A Letter of Thanks was sent to Mr. Sted- ham and his son.—Rewards, £4 8s..