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Mayfly

On the evening of the 28th July telephone messages were received from the Coast- guard that a small yacht was at anchor in a dangerous position about 300 yards off shore, and that she would probably take tie ground and capsize when the tide ebbed. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to attract the attention of the yacht's occupants, and it was then decided to send out the Motor Life-boat Samuel OaJces. She was launched at 10.30 P.M. in a strong and increasing 'W.S.W. breeze with a rough sea, and found that the yacht was the Mayfly, of Poole, with only her owner on board. At his request the Coxswain put two Life-boatmen aboard and towed the yacht into Shoreham Harbour, returning to her Station at 1.30 A.M.—Property Salvage Case..