At about 8.40 P.M.

on the 26th January, the coastguard reported that news had been received from Herne Bay that two rockets had been seen in the neighbourhood of the Girdler lightvessel. A moderate N.N.W. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea and snow. The motor life- boat Lord Southborough (Civil Service No. 1) was launched at 9.15 P.M., but although she searched all night, nothing could be found. She got back to her station at 5.30 A.M., having been on service for over eight hours. As it was a long and arduous service, extra awards were given.—Rewards £27 4s.