Reported to the May, June and July Meetings of the Committee of Management.

May Meeting.

Scarborough, Yorkshire. — At 2.15 P.M. on the 1st April the local motor fishing coble B. S. Colling put out to haul her pots, which were about eight miles to the north. The sea and weather were bad and gradually got worse. The life-boat coxswain was on watch, and at 5.35 P.M. the motor life-boat Herbert Joy II was launched to look for the B. S. Colling. A north gale was then blowing, with a rough sea and heavy rain. The brother of the owner of the B. S. Colling had just before put out to search in another coble, but the life-boat overhauled her about two and a half miles north, and, continuing on that course, met the B. S. Colling about six miles north in a very heavy sea. Life-belts were passed to her crew of three and the life-boat, in company with the second coble, escorted her back to harbour.

The life-boat returned to her station at 7.40 P.M.—Rewards, £20.

Weymouth, Dorset. — On the 7th April four men and a woman put out for a trial run in a motor boat, the Seafarer. When about a mile offshore, in Weymouth bay, they ran out of petrol and their boat began to drift out to sea. One of the men swam ashore and gave the alarm, and, in the absence of any other suitable boat, the motor life-boat William and Clara Ryland was launched at 5.32 P.M. A fresh north-west breeze was blowing, the weather was thick, and it was raining.

The life-boat found the Seafarer about a mile and a half east of Weymouth pierhead and towed her back to har- bour. The life-boat returned to her station at 6.15 P.M. A letter of thanks was received from the owner.—Rewards, £4 75. 6d. St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. — On the night of the 7th April the life-boat coxswain brought from St. Martin's, in his own boat, a girl who was suffering from appendicitis, and her doctor.

It was then decided that the girl must be sent to the mainland at once for an operation. The steamer which serves the islands was at Penzance, and, as there was no other suitable boat available the motor life-boat Cunard took her. She was launched at mid- night, reached Penzance at 5 A.M., and arrived back at her station at 12.25 P.M. During the passage a strong west breeze was blowing with a rough sea. The operation on the girl was successful. The cost of this service was met from a local medical emergency fund.—No expense to the Institution.

Barry Dock, Pembrokeshire. — On the morning of the 8th April the steamer Suzon, of Antwerp, ran ashore at Breaksea Point. She was bound from France to Newport with a cargo of pitwood and carried a crew of twenty- four. She was seen by the watchman at Breaksea, and the motor life-boat Prince David was launched at 4.30 A.M.

A moderate to fresh W.N.W. wind was blowing, with a rough sea. The life- boat stood by her until two tugs towed her off and she was in no further danger.

The life-boat returned to her station at 7.30 A.M.—Rewards, £8 55. 6d.

Ramsey, Isle of Man.—On the 10th April the motor schooner Edith May, of Wexford, bound from Douglas to Ardrossan with a cargo of scrap iron, was overtaken by bad weather and anchored. A whole S.S.W. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea and heavy rain. Her anchors began to drag and she made signals of distress. The motor life-boat Lady Harrison was launched at 8.35 P.M., took off the crew of three and landed them at Ramsey. She returned to her station at 9.50 P.M. The Edith May rode out the storm, and her crew were able to return to her later.—Rewards, £16 14s. 6d.

Tynemouth, Northumberland.—On the 15th April the South Shields coast- guard reported that a steamer was ashore at the end of the South pier. A moderate S.E. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea, and the weather was thick. The motor life-boat Henry Frederick Swan put out at 7.45 P.M., and found the steamer to be the Ensign, of Gibraltar, bound to Gibraltar with a cargo of coal. She stood by until at midnight the Ensign was refloated by tugs, and put into South Shields for examination. The life-boat returned to her station at 12.30 A.M.—Rewards, £11 16s.

Broughty Ferry, Angus. —• On the night of the 20th April the s.s. Dundee, of Dundee, bound, laden, from that port to London, stranded at the mouth of the River Tay, S. by E. of Horseshoe buoy. She carried twelve passengers, and a crew of twenty-two. Her master sent out a wireless message, and the motor life-boat John Ryburn put out at 10.10 P.M. A strong E.N.E. breeze was blowing, with fog and heavy rain.

The sea was moderate. The life-boat found the Dundee high and dry forward, and with very little water under her stern. The passengers were trans- ferred to her by means of a rope ladder, and the life-boat landed them at Broughty Ferry pier at 12.5 A.M. She put out again at 12.40 A.M. and stood by the Dundee until the arrival of tugs made her presence unnecessary. She returned to her moorings at 4 A.M.

The owners of the steamer sent a letter of thanks.—Rewards, £9 14s. 6d.

Tynemouth, Northumberland.—On the 21st April the coastguard telephoned that three small fishing boats were sheltering behind the North Pier. A strong S.E. breeze was blowing with a rough sea, and it was raining. As the wind was increasing rapidly, it was decided to send out the motor life-boat Henry Frederick Swan, and she put off at 3 P.M. She escorted the boats through the very dangerous harbour entrance, and returned to her station at 3.45 P.M.—Rewards, £5 18s.

Swanage, Dorset.—On the afternoon of the 21st April the trawler Norman Craig, of Ramsgate, on passage from Shoreham to Fleetwood, sailed into Swanage Bay with her rigging in disorder, and her sails half up. A moderate south-east breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The life-boat's second coxswain, who happened to be afloat, went to her, found that she was badly in need of help, and landed two of the five people on board. The motor life-boat Thomas Markly was then launched, at 4.55 P.M., Mr. W. Powell, the honorary secretary, accompanying her. She found that the Norman Craig had lost her main anchor and was depending on a kedge anchor, but she was dragging towards the shore. The master and owner said that she was leak- ing, but as his motor had broken down he was unable to use his pump. The life-boat towed the trawler to Poole, and returned to her station at 9 P.M.

The owner gave a donation to the Institution.—Rewards, £8 10s.

Padstow, Cornwall.—On the evening of the 21st April the coastguard reported that a small yacht, anchored in Pol- zeath Bay, was in a dangerous position.

The wind and sea were slight, but she was very close to the rocks and would have grounded with the ebbing tide.

The No. 1 motor life-boat John and Sarah Eliza Stych put out at 10.30 P.M., and found the yacht to be the Martlett.

with three men on board. She towed her to Padstow, and returned to her station at 11.30 P.M. The owner of the yacht sent a letter of thanks to the life-boat crew.—Rewards, £11 4s. 6d.

Ramsgate, Kent.—Early on the morn- ing of the 26th April the steamer Rosyth, of Dundee, bound from Goole to Bou- logne with a cargo of coal, ran on to the Goodwin Sands E. by N. of the Brake light-vessel. The coastguard reported her, and the motor life-boat Prudential put out at 1.52 A.M. A strong N.

breeze was blowing, with a rough sea.

The life-boat found the Rosyth in difficulties, with seas sweeping over her.

At the request of the master she stood by until, at high water, the Rosyth came off under her own power. The steamer went on her way, and the life- boat returned to her station, arriving at 5.15 A.M.—Rewards, £10 11s.

Holyhead, Anglesey.—On the night of the 28th April the coastguard tele- phoned that two men had been ma- rooned at the foot of the cliffs at Capel Llockwyd, near South Stack. One of them had been rescued by lines from the top of the cliffs, but the other could not be persuaded to make the attempt.

The night was dark and the cliffs very steep, making it too dangerous for any- one to try to get to him from above.

In the circumstances it was decided to send out the motor life-boat A.E.D., and she left at 11.25 P.M., taking a small boat in tow. She went in as near as possible and the small boat was then sent close in with two men on board.

They rescued the man from the cliffs and transferred him to the life-boat, and he was taken to Holyhead. The life-boat returned to her station at 1.10 A.M. on the 29th.—Rewards, £11 11s.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were ren- dered for the reasons given : Holy Island, Northumberland. — 9th April. A fishing coble was reported to be in distress, but got safely into har- bour.—Rewards, £5 2s. 6d.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—10th April.

A barge grounded, but did not need help, as later she became high and dry.—Rewards, £7 14s.

North Sunderland, Northumberland.— 10th April. Two cobles from Beadnell were overtaken by rough weather, but reached safety unaided. The fishermen sent a letter of thanks.—Rewards, £18 7s.

Walton and Frinton, Essex. — 16th April. A steamer thought to be ashore on the Pye Sands was found to be at anchor very near the sands.—Rewards, £7 2s. 6d.

Torbay, Devon.—22nd April. Two boys, brothers, went into the sea from a rowing boat to recover their lost paddles, but one got into difficulties, and while his brother was trying to help him their boat drifted away. Be- fore the life-boat could reach them one was drowned, but a pilot boat picked up the other.—Rewards, £4 16s. 6d.

Torbay, Devon.—22nd April. A speed- boat broke down, but was towed to Torquay by another speed-boat.— Rewards, £9 13s Ramsgate, Kent. — 25th April. A vessel reported ashore near the Brake light-vessel refloated and went on her way.—Rewards, £10 11s.

Eastbourne, Sussex.—26th April. The local fishing boat Britannia put out on the morning of the 25th April, but did not return when expected, and some anxiety was felt. Soon after 11 P.M.

the honorary secretary asked the coast- guard to signal the Royal Sovereign light-vessel, but nothing could be learned. At 12.26 A.M. on the 26th the motor life-boat Jane Holland put out to search. A moderate N. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The life-boat searched for some hours with- out success, and put back to East- bourne at 7.45 A.M. She went off again at 8 A.M., and putting into Newhaven about three hours later, found that a Belgian trawler had picked up the Britannia, which had had engine trouble, in the Channel, and had towed her into Newhaven shortly before the life-boat arrived. The life-boat towed the Britannia back to Eastbourne and returned to her station at 2.10 P.M.

She had been out for nearly fourteen hours. Additional rewards were granted to the crew for this long service.—Rewards, £45 7s. 6d.

St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.—29th April.

Flares had been seen from a ship off St. Agnes, but she moved off before the life-boat could reach her.—Rewards, £10 11s.

Holy Island, Northumberland. — 6th May. Distress signals had been heard in the direction of the Fame Islands, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £10 5s.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—12th May. A yacht was in distress, but a motor boat took her in tow.—Rewards, £13.

June Meeting.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—At 6.35 P.M. on the 11th March the coastguard reported that rockets had been fired by the Cockle light-vessel. A strong N.E. breeze was blowing, with a very heavy sea. At 7.30 P.M. the motor life-boat John and Mary Meik- lam of Gladswood put out. She found that one of the crew of the light-vessel had been badly hurt. In spite of the heavy sea, he was got safely to the life- boat. She made full speed, at the same time signalling for an ambulance.

When she arrived the injured man was taken at once to hospital. The life- boat reached her moorings again at 11 P.M.—Rewards, £28 19s.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—On the 10th April the barge Arthur Margetts, of Rochester, bound for Brightlingsea with a cargo of crude oil, got into difficulties. A moderate S.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The barge dropped anchor, but it dragged, and she went ashore on the beach at Jaywick. The motor life-boat Edward Z. Dresden put out at 7.30 A.M., on receipt of the news from the coast- guard, but a signal was made from the beach that her help was not wanted for the time being. She stood by until the barge-owner, who was alone on board, asked for help. Then a hawser was got to the barge by means of the line-throwing gun, and the life-boat towed her into deep water. The barge was leaking badly, and all her sails but the foresail had been torn or blown away. Four life-boatmen were then put on board her and she was taken into Harwich. The life-boat returned to her station at 11 P.M., having been on service for over fifteen hours.— Rewards, £15 13s. 6d.

Scarborough, Yorkshire.—On the after- noon of the 13th May the sea got up, and the local motor fishing cobles William and Arthur, and B.S. Colling, which were out crab and lobster fishing, were in danger of being swamped.

The life-boat coxswain had been on the look out all the afternoon, and the motor life-boat Herbert Joy II was launched at 5.35 P.M. She met the William and Arthur about one mile east and escorted her into harbour.

She then put out again, met the B. S. Colling about one and a half miles N.E., and escorted her in. She returned to her station at 6.35 P.M.—Rewards, £13 13s. 6d.

Tyne mouth, Northumberland. — At 5.12 P.M. on the 14th May the coast- guard at Seaton Sluice telephoned that a steam trawler was flying " not under control " signals about five miles east of the station. A strong N.E. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea, and the weather was very cold. Another mes- sage was received that, although the trawler had been taken in tow, she appeared to be sinking, and the motor life-boat Henry Frederick Swan put out at 6.20 P.M. She found the trawler, the Lolist, of North Shields, half a mile N.E. of the Tyne Piers, with only the master aboard, the remainder of the crew having been transferred pre- viously to another trawler. Swept by heavy seas and escorted by the life-boat, the Lolist was towed into harbour.

Later she was beached at North Shields.—Rewards, £6 7s.

Lowestoft, Suffolk.—The motor life- boat City of Bradford I, on relief duty at this station, was launched at 8.25 A.M. on the 14th May, as the second motor mechanic had seen a small boat in danger about three and a half miles S.S.W. of the look-out. A strong breeze, increasing to a gale, was blowing from the N.E., and the sea was rough and breaking on the sands. The small boat was the Joan, of Lowestoft, with a crew of two, returning home from the fishing grounds. She had drifted into broken water and her engine had been flooded. The life-boat passed her a rope and towed her clear of the broken water. Life-belts were then passed to her crew, and after they had pumped her clear the life-boat towed her into Lowestoft harbour. The life-boat re- turned to her station at 9.45 A.M.— Rewards, £13 17s. 6d.

Montrose, Angus.—During the morn- ing of the 14th May an E.N.E. wind increased to a strong gale, and this, in the face of a strong ebb tide, caused a heavy sea at the harbour bar. As the fishing fleet was at sea, and the crossing could only be made at considerable risk, the motor life-boat John Russell was launched at 12.15 P.M. She stood by until all the fleet had got safely into smooth water, and returned to her station at 1 P.M.—Rewards, £6 4s.

Stromness, Orkneys.—The motor life- boat J.J.K.S.W. was launched at 4.40 P.M. on the 15th May, as the Kirkwall coastguard had telephoned that a small fishing boat, with only one man on board, had blown adrift from Scapa Pier. A whole N.E. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea, and the weather was cold, with snow showers.

After searching for two hours the life- boat found the small boat close to the Holm shore, sheltering under the cliffs.

The life-boat brought the man and his boat back to Scapa Pier, and then went home, arriving at 9.45 P.M.— Rewards, £14 9s. 6d.

Stornoway, Island of Lewis.—At 2.30 P.M. on the 15th May the coastguard received a telephone message from Gravir post office that at 7 A.M. three men had put off from Lemreway in an open boat to fish, and had not been seen or heard of since. A strong N.N.E. gale was blowing, the sea was heavy, and there were showers of rain and sleet. The motor life-boat Wil- liam and Harriot put out at 3 P.M., and about two hours later found the missing boat near the coast about five miles from Lemreway, with her crew exhausted from exposure and fatigue.

They were rescued and taken on board the life-boat and their boat was taken in tow, the life-boat landing them near their homes at about 6 P.M. The life-boat reached her station again at 8 P.M., after having been out for five hours in very bad weather. Additional rewards were granted to the crew.— Rewards, £8 Is.

Thurso, Caithness-shire. — During a whole N.E. gale with a very heavy and broken sea a fishing boat came into Scrabster, on the 15th May, and reported that the motor fishing boat Eilen, of Wick, was in a dangerous position to the west of Ruff of Brims.

The motor life-boat H.C.J. put out at 2.30 P.M. and found the Eilen much damaged and with water in her engine- room. She stood by and saw the fish- ing boat safely into Scrabster harbour, which was reached at 5.30 P.M. The crew of four of the Eilen were very grateful for the escort of the life-boat.— Rewards, £5 3s. 6d.

Donaghadee, Co. Down.—On the 15th May the motor yacht Morna, of Bangor, was dragging her anchor in Ballyholme Bay, and was in danger of being driven ashore. A strong northerly wind was blowing, with a heavy sea.

The coastguard reported the yacht's position, but as there was no one on board her, the life-boat was not immediately called out. At 6.15 P.M. the owner asked the life-boat station for help and, as no other suitable boat was available, the motor life-boat Civil Service No. 5 put out at 6.45 P.M.

Efforts were made to tow the Morna, but the ropes broke and the yacht went ashore. The life-boat then returned to her station at 10.45 P.M. The owner expressed his thanks, paid all expenses and gave a donation to the Branch.— Property Salvage Case.

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire.—At 11 A.M. on the 17th May a N.N.E. gale was blowing, with a heavy broken sea, and the local fishing boat Branch, with a crew of four, was still at sea. The motor life-boat Lady Rothes put out at 11.10 A.M. She picked up the Branch about a mile off Kinnaird Head, and kept to windward of her until she made Fraserburgh harbour. Conditions were very bad and the fishing boat was in great danger.—Rewards, £5 3*.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—At 3.40 P.M.

on the 19th May a telephone message was received at the pierhead from Canvey "Island that the small yacht Squib II, of Westcliff, had capsized about half a mile from the shore. Her crew of two were clinging to the boat, but no other boats were in sight. All the boatmen were engaged taking visitors to ships of H.M. Fleet anchored off Southend, and the motor life-boat Greater London promptly put out, manned only by the coxswain, motor mechanic, honorary secretary and another man. She found the drifting yacht, but could find no trace of her crew. She towed the yacht to South- end, arriving at 6 P.M., and learned that her crew were safe, having been picked up by another boat.—Property Salvage Case.

Hythe, Kent.—On the morning of the 26th May the coxswain saw the motor fishing boat Enterprise, of Hythe, in difficulties and drifting some distance to the S.W. A strong N.E. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The motor life-boat City of Nottingham was launched at 11.26 A.M., and found that the Enterprise was disabled, owing to engine breakdown. Her crew of two were rescued, and she was towed back to Hythe. The life-boat returned to her station at 11.50 A.M.—Rewards, £10 9*. Qd.

Cresswell, Northumberland.—On the morning of the 28th May the coast- guard telephoned that a trawler was ashore at Snab Point. A moderate N.E. breeze was blowing, with a moderate ground swell and a thick fog.

The life-boat crew, most of whom were working in the coal-mines, were as- sembled, and the pulling and sailing life-boat Martha was launched at 8 A.M.

She found the trawler to be the Boscobel, of Aberdeen, bound in ballast from Aberdeen to Blyth. She had run on the rocks at Broad Skear, her propeller was stripped, and she was bumping heavily. As she was in danger of being holed, the life-boat stood by. At 11.15 A.M. the trawler was refloated by the tide and taken in tow by a tug which had put out from Blyth. The life-boat then put back to her station, arriving at 11.40 A.M. — Rewards, £12 0,9. Qd.

Tynemouth, Northumberland.—On the night of the 4th June the steamer Lightfoot, of Newcastle, bound in bal- last from Marburg, Germany, to the Tyne, ran aground about one hundred yards north of the coastguard station at Seaton Sluice in very thick weather.

A moderate N.E. breeze was blowing and the sea was smooth. News was received from the coastguard, and the motor life-boat Henry Frederick Swan was launched at 12.15 A.M. on the 5th. She stood by until tugs refloated the Lightfoot, and then accompanied her to the Tyne. She returned to her station at 4.30 A.M.—Rewards, £11 16*.

Wick, Caithness-shire.—At 9.25 P.M.

on the llth June the coastguard telephoned that a vessel was making distress signals two miles off Sarclet Head, which is about five miles south of Wick. A moderate S.S.E. breeze was blowing, with a heavy sea. The motor life-boat Frederick and Emma launched at 9.35 P.M., and found the s.s. Cormorant, of Kirkwall, with a crew of four. She was disabled and leaking, but two fishing boats had taken her in tow. At the request of her skipper the life-boat accompanied the vessels to harbour. ,She returned to her station at 11.30 P.M.—Rewards, £10 12s.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—On the 13th June two men on board the steam yacht Surprise, of Jersey, which was lying at anchor in the roads, were severely scalded by the bursting of a steam-pipe. The motor life-boat Hearts of Oak put out at 11.15 A.M. A moderate S.W. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. She brought the men ashore, and a waiting ambulance took them to Ryde Hospital. The life-boat returned to her station at 11.50 A.M.—Rewards, £2 135.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given : Torbay, Devon.—15th May. A speed- boat was in difficulties, but was helped by fishermen from Hallsands.—Re- wards, £8 8s.

Skegness, Lincolnshire, and Cromer, Norfolk.—16th May. A steamer was disabled by the loss of her rudder and propeller in bad weather, but was taken in tow by a tug.—Rewards, Skegnese, £24 16s. 6d.; Cromer, £20 12s. Qd.

Fleetwood, Lancashire.—29th May. A yacht'was missing, but the life-boat searched for her without success.— Rewards, £11 3s. 6d.

Walton and Frinton, Essex.—6th June.

A yacht was in distress, but was picked up by a R.A.F. tender.—Rewards, £7 2s. 6d.

Margate, Kent.—6th June. A small boat was in difficulties, but made land at Birchington without help.—Re- wards, £8 11s.

Cromer, Norfolk.—7th June. A schooner was drifting near the Hais- borough Sands, but was taken in tow by a motor vessel.—Rewards, £17 10s. 6d.

St. Mary's, Scilly.—7th June. A trawler, with her halyards and gear loose in the rigging, was believed to be in distress, but was found not to need help.—Rewards, £6 7s. 6d.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—7th June. A yacht flew a distress signal, but other help reached her before the life-boat.— Rewards, £6 19s.

Caister, Norfolk.—7th June. A vessel had stranded on the Barber Sands, but she got off and went on her way.— Rewards, £29 5s.

July Meeting.

Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.—On the afternoon of the 13th June the civic guard at Wexford telephoned that a fishing boat was in distress in the North Bay. A strong southerly breeze was blowing, with a rough sea and heavy showers. The motor life-boat K.E.C.F. put out at 6.15 P.M., and found the fishing boat May Bird, of Wexford, at anchor about 150 yards off a lee shore, with her sails blown away. The life-boat anchored to windward of her, dropped down, and passed a rope to her owner, who was the only man on board. With great difficulty the May Bird's anchor was weighed, and the life-boat towed her slowly over the bar, where the sea was breaking badly. The May Bird shipped several heavy seas, but the life-boat got her safely into harbour.

She returned to her station at 10.30 P.M.—Permanent Crew ; Rewards, £1 19s.

The Lizard, Cornwall.—The motor tanker, D. L. Harper, of Danzig, 12.350 tons, bound laden from Aruba, West Indies, to Hamburg, with five passen- gers and thirty-eight crew, struck the Crane Rocks, about half a mile north of Lizard Head, on the 20th June.

Information was received through the coastguard and Lloyd's signal station at 5.58 P.M., and at 6.13 P.M. the motor life-boat Duke of York was launched. The weather was very foggy, with intermittent rain, a heavy ground sea, and a strong southerly breeze. Ten minutes after launching the life-boat reached the tanker, took oft the five passengers, including a woman and her baby, and landed them at 7.8 P.M. At 7.35 P.M. she left again for the vessel, by which she remained through the night. In the morning the crew decided to leave, and they were taken oft and landed at about 8 A.M.

The life-boat and the sea were covered with the crude oil coming from the tanker. But for this oil it would have been almost impossible to take off the crew, as, at that time, there was a heavy sea running. The captain of the tanker expressed his thanks and admiration, saying : "I cannot speak too highly of your coxswain and crew. They are a splendid lot." Efforts to refloat the D. L. Harper were successful, and she reached Falmouth on the 24th June.

The Institution sent a letter to the branch expressing appreciation of the services rendered. The owners, who are annual subscribers, expressed their thanks and gave a special donation of £30.—Rewards, £27 17s.

Girvan, Ayrshire.—On the morning of the 21st June the Portpatrick coast- guard telephoned that a ship was ashore one mile north of Sanda Sound.

A strong S.S.W. breeze was blowing, with a heavy swell. The motor life- boat Lily Glen—Glasgow was launched at 11.15 A.M. and found the ship to be the Blairbeg, of Glasgow, bound from Glasgow to Boston, U.S.A., with a cargo of coal. The life-boat stood by for some time, but, as the Blairbeg was aground on sand and in no imme- diate danger, and three tugs were in attendance, she put back to her station, arriving at 8.30 P.M.—Rewards, £6 13*.

Newhaven, Sussex.—On the night of the 21st June the coastguard tele- phoned that a ship was ashore on Beachy Head ledge. The sea was smooth, but there was a very thick fog.

The Eastbourne life-boat was off ser- vice for overhaul and the Newhaven motor life-boat Cecil and Lilian Phil- pott was launched at 10.55 P.M. She found the ship to be the s.s. Goldbell, of London, and, at the master's request, stood by until she refloated on the rising tide. The life-boat returned to her station at 2.5 A.M.—Rewards, £11 7s. 6d.

Walton and Frinton, Essex.—On the 30th June information was received that a yacht appeared to be ashore near the Cork Sand. She was kept under observation by the coastguard, and it was decided to send the motor life-boat E.M.E.D. to her. She left at 7.25 P.M., and when she was still about one and a half miles away from the yacht, which was the auxiliary Patron- ita, she saw her swing round and refloat. She went on and escorted the yacht to the entrance of Harwich harbour. The people on board thanked the coxswain for coming out to them, and also sent a donation to the Institu- tion.—Rewards, £14 5s.

Dover, Kent.—The Sandgate coast- guard reported at 1.40 A.M. on the 2nd July that a seaplane was down half a mile S.E. of the coastguard station. A S.W. breeze was blowing, with a slight sea. The motor life-boat Sir William Hillary put out and found the R.A.F. flying-boat S. 1645 three miles W.S.W. of Dover, making for Dover under her own power. The life-boat escorted her into harbour.— Rewards, £3 15s.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given : Tenby, Pembrokeshire.—19th May. A fishing boat appeared to be in diffi- culties, but she did not need help.— Rewards, £5 7s. 6d.

Walton and Frinton, Essex. — 12th June. A barge had been reported ashore, but nothing could be found.— Rewards, £7 2s. 6d.

Dunbar, Haddingtonshire.—17th June.

A disabled motor boat was drifting, but her crew got ashore safely without help.—Rewards, £6 13s.

Walmer, Kent.—17th June. A boat had been seen floating bottom up, but it could not be found.—Rewards, £10 5s. 6d.

Boulmer, Northumberland. — 22nd June. A man in a canoe was in distress, but was picked up by motor boats.—Rewards, £6 8s. Aberdeen.—24th June. A trawler ran ashore, but got off without help.— Rewards, £6 17.9. Qd.

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. — 25th June. A fishing boat was overdue, but she was picked up by a motor boat.— Rewards, £27 3s.

Selsey, Sussex.—27th June. An aero- plane crashed into the sea, killing the pilot. His body was recovered by the life-boat. The Air Council wrote thanking the Institution for the life- boat's services.—Rewards, £5 17s. 6d.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Nor- folk.—1st July. The oil-tanker Pan Aruba, of Oslo, Norway, had anchored with engine trouble, but she did not need help.—Rewards, £19 6s..