Skegness, Lincolnshire.—On the afternoon of the 19th June the coastguard reported that a small yacht was aground on the Outer Knock, about three miles S. by W. of the pier, but was not in immediate danger. Later on a message was received that the yacht was in need of help as the surf was breaking over her, with wind and sea increasing. A strong N.E. breeze was then blowing, with a nasty sea.

The motor life-boat Anne Allen was launched at 4.25 P.M., and found the yacht to be the F.L.B., of Blyth, being taken for delivery at Pin Mill. Heavy seas were breaking over her, and her small boat had been capsized. The crew of two were exhausted and did not know where they were. The lifeboat towed her clear, took her as far as Boston Fairway buoy, gave her the course for Cromer, and then made for home. The yacht soon signalled for help, however, and the life-boat went back and escorted her safely in to Wainfleet Haven. The life-boat returned to her station at 8 P.M.— Rewards, £10 Is. 6d..