At about 7.30 P.M.

on the 2nd September the fishing boat Redwing, of Poole, was seen to be in difficulties three miles E.N.E. from Peveril Point in a moderate S.S.W. gale with a moderately heavy sea. The Motor Life-boat Thomas Markby went out and searched until 8.45 P.M., when a flare was seen. It was the Redwing.

Her engine had failed; she had been dismasted ; her anchor was down, but was dragging badly, and she was making heavy weather. She was then two to three miles south of Boscombe Pier.

The Life-boat took on board her crew of two, and took the boat in tow. After bringing the boat in and seeing her safely moored, the Life-boat returned to her Station at 10.30 P.M.—Rewards, £11 10s..