At 2.15 P.M.

on the 29th September, the Prawle Coastguard telephoned that a man had swum ashore for help from a motor-boat which was in difficulties off Prawle Point. A moderate E.S.E. gale was blowing, with a rough sea and heavy rain. As there was a likelihood of the boat driving ashore the Motor Life-boat Alfred and Clara Heath was launched at 2.25 P.M. She found the motor-boat Edith, of Salcombe, with a man and two women aboard, at anchor close to the rocks, with her engine broken down.

With some difficulty the three people were taken on board the Life-boat, which, then towed the Edith safely to Salcombe. The Life-boat arrived back at her Station at 5.15 P.M. The owner of the boat showed his appreciation of this service by making a gift of £10 to the Life-boat Crew.—Rewards, £5 3s..