On the even- ing of the 29th October, a telephone message was received from the pierhead that flares could be seen west of the pier. A whole W. gale was blowing with a very heavy sea and rain. The Motor Life-boat Greater London put out at 8.50 P.M. and found the barge New Hope, of Maldon, west of the Low Way Buoy, sinking fast. Her crew of two were rescued and the Life-boat made for home. Signals from the shore were seen which showed that it was thought that more flares were burning further to the S.W., and the Life-boat went in that direction.

She searched but could find no vessel in distress, so once more headed for her Station, which she reached at 10.55 P.M.—Rewards, £18 6s..