On the morning of the 2nd April it was reported that two young men, who had set out on the previous afternoon to explore the cliffs and caves at Studland, had not been seen since. Passenger steamers plying between Swanage and Bourne- mouth kept a watch on the cliffs, and later one of them reported having seen the men on the beach between the Pinnacles and Old Harry Rocks. As a strong N.N.E. breeze was then blowing, with a moderate sea, it was decided to send the motor life-boat Thomas Markby to try and reach them. She put out at 12.11 P.M., taking a small boat in tow. She soon found the men, and after going as near as possible, sent away the small boat with three life-boatmen. Owing to the rocky nature of the shore and the heavy breaking swell, great care had to be taken, but eventually the men were taken off. The life-boat landed them at Swanage and returned to her station at 1.5 P.M.—Rewards, £6 4s..