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Coronia

Soathend.on - Sea, Essex.—At 2.20 P.M. on the 10th November, 1937, a message was received that a boat abouta mile west of the Nore Light was flying a distress signal. A very squally N. wind was blowing, with a very rough sea. The motor life-boat Greater London (Civil Service No. 8) was launched at 2.35 P.M., and found the boat to be the Coronia, of Shoebury, with three men on board. Her engine had broken down. With considerable difficulty the life-boat got her in tow, and took her to a safe anchorage near the shore. The life-boat returned to her station at 4.20 P.M. The owner made a donation to the Institution.— Rewards, £9 12*. 6d..