Walmer, Kent.—At 2.20 P.M. on 19th August, the Deal coastguard telephoned that East Goodwin light-vessel had reported a small boat, about one mile E.S.E. of the light-vessel, in urgent need of help. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, with heavy rain, and the sea, although smooth alongshore, was very rough further out. The motor life-boat Charles Dibdin (Civil Service No. 2) was launched at 2.40 P.M. and after a two hours' search found the boat. 'She was then about fourteen miles E.S.E.

from the East Goodwin light-vessel, and was water-logged. The two men on board were taken into the life-boat and their boat taken in tow and brought to Walmer. The life-boat returned to her station at 8.50 P.M.—Rewards, £15 13*..