Whitby, Yorkshire.—At about three in the morning of the 30th May, 1938, the local fishing coble Ramleigh put off to haul crab pots about six miles south of Whitby. One of her crew of three was coxswain of the motor life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth. She had not returned by 6.15 A.M. and some anxiety was felt for her safety. A very strong north breeze was blowing and the sea was rough, and it was known that the Ramleigh would be working against wind and sea, and be in danger of being swamped. The motor life-boat was launched at 6.45 A.M., and three and a half miles south met the Ramleigh coming home, making very heavy weather. The life-boat got on her weather side, to give her shelter, and escorted her safely back to harbour.

She returned to her station at 9 A.M.— Rewards, £5 9s..