The Humber, Yorkshire.—On the afternoon of the 19th September the pleasure motor boat Sunbeam, of Cleethorpes, took a party of fourteen to Spurn. Shortly after she had left on the return journey the signal-station watchman reported that she appeared to be in difficulties, and the motor lifeboat City of Bradford II was launched at 5 P.M. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, and the sea was very choppy.

The Sunbeam was seen to be lying broadside on to the swell and in the full strength of the tide. She was shipping water and all the people on board were wet through. The life-boat ran alongside and took off thirteen of the fourteen on board. Then a rope was passed to the remaining man and the Sunbeam was towed back to Cleethorpes.

The life-boat arrived back at her station at 6.45 P.M.—Permanent Crew.—Rewards, 6s..