The motor life-boat John and Mary Meiklam of Gladswood was launched at 11.32 A.M. on the 22nd June, as the coastguard had telephoned that a shrimp boat abreast Britannia Pier appeared to be in difficulties. A strong W.S.W. breeze was blowing and the sea was rough. When the life-boat got to the Yarmouth Roads she found that the shrimp boat—the Florrie, with a crew of two on board—had been taken in tow by the tug United Service, which had been cruising near her.

The Florrie was waterlogged and in a damaged condition, so the life-boat kept close alongside until she had been brought safely into harbour. The life- boat arrived back at her station at 12.45 P.M.—Rewards, £9 13s..