Launches 119. Lives rescued 86.

April Meeting.

Galway Bay, Co. Galway.—On the 7th March, 1938, the owner of the steam trawler Tranio, of Milford, which had run on the rocks in Killeany Bay on Aran Island some days earlier, arrived at Casla Bay on the mainland, with his chief engineer-superintendent, and wired to the island for a boat to take him across to examine the wreck. No boat was available, and as the matter was urgent, since it was the last day of low water for a week, the motor life- boat William Evans was sent for him.

She was launched at 1 P.M., and arrived back at her station at 4 P.M.—Property Salvage Case.

Humber, Yorkshire.—Shortly before midnight on the 19th March, 1938, the motor vessel Confid, of Rotterdam, bound laden from Plymouth for Middles- brough, ran aground on the Inner Binks. A moderate south-westerly breeze was blowing, with a slight to moderate sea. Spurn Royal Naval Shore Signal Station and the life-boat watchman reported the Cohfid ashore, and the motor life-boat City of Bradford II was launched at 12.11 A.M. on the 20th. She anchored and veered down, but owing to the very shallow water, could not get alongside. There was a slight swell, and as the wind began to freshen, the coxswain decided to stand by until the Confid refloated, which she did at 4 A.M. The life-boat f uided her to a safe anchorage inside purn Point, and returned to her station at 5 A.M.—Permanent paid crew: Rewards, 9s.

Salcombe, Devonshire.— The motor trawler Tarascon, of Boulogne, ran on to the rocks in Steeple Cove at about 10 P.M. on the 22nd March, 1938. Her wireless was put out of order when she struck, and she had no rockets. There was a very heavy ground swell, tint the crew of twenty managed to reach the rocks. Later five of them got away in a small boat and made for Sewer Mill Sands, which they reached at 7.30 A.M. They gave the alarm and the motor life-boat Alfred and Clara Heath was launched at 7.45 A.M. A fresh N.E. breeze was then blowing, with a very heavy ground sea, and tremendous seas were breaking on the cliffs. The life- boat found the Tarascon ashore in a very bad position among the rocks, and the remainder of her crew were huddled at the foot of the cliffs, which at this point are very high and over- hanging. The life-boat anchored and veered in as close as possible. She fired a line and by this means got the breeches-buoy ashore. The Tarascoris men could not be made to understand how to work the buoy, however, and they had to be hauled on a single line through the surf to the life-boat, one at a time. This was safely accomplished, although the life-boat herself struck heavily on a rock. She returned to her station at 9.45 A.M. A letter of thanks was received from the owners.

—Rewards, £7 16s. 6d.

Stromness, Orkney.—At about 6.50 P.M.

on the 23rd March, 1938, the Kirkwall coastguard telephoned that a trawler was ashore on Viera Skerry, south of Rousay, in a bad position, and was leaking. A strong S.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea, heavy rain showers and patches of thick fog. The motor life-boat J.J.K.S.W. put out at 7.15 P.M., and went round the west side of the mainland and through the dangerous Eynhallow Sound. She was helped on her passage through the sound by Mr. Rae, Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Harvey, members of the local committee, who went in their cars to Burgar and Aikerness and showed lights to guide her. The life-boat found the trawler, the Confide, of Peterhead, ashore, but undamaged. She stood by until the Confide refloated with the rising tide, and then escorted her into the shelter of Rousay. Visibility was very poor just then and so the life- boat herself sheltered until the weather had cleared somewhat. She returned to her station at 6.45 A.M. on l&e 24th,after having been at sea for eleven and a half hours. The three members of the committee were thanked and an increase in the usual money award, on the standard scale, was granted to each member of the crew.—Standard rewards to crew, £13 2*. 6d.; additional rewards to crew, £5; total rewards, £19 9s. 6d.

Aith, Shetlands.—On the morning of the 23rd March, 1938, a message was re- ceived from Sandness that a woman on the island of Papa Stour was seriously ill and in need of a doctor. Owing to very bad weather the regular ferry service to the island had not been running for five days. A W.S.W. gale was now blowing, with a heavy sea, and the weather was thick with rain. The motor life-boat The Rankin was placed at the doctor's disposal, and she put out with him at 2.45 P.M., reached the island at 4.30 P.M., and arrived back at her station at 7.30 P.M.—Rewards, £19 15*. 6d., which, together with the value of the stores used, were paid by the Department of Health for Scotland.

Troon, Ayrshire.—On the morning of the 27th March, 1938, a report was received from Irvine harbour that a fishing boat in Irvine bay was flying signals of distress. A strong N.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea.

The motor life-boat Sir David Richmond of Glasgow was launched at 8.30 A.M., and found the Glasgow motor fishing boat Consort in distress, with her engine broken down, about two miles south of Irvine bar. She carried a crew of three, and was bound in ballast from Irvine to Colonsay. The life-boat towed her into Irvine harbour, and re- turned to her station at 10.15 A.M.— Rewards, £6 175. 6d.

Shoreham Harbour, Sussex.—During the night of the 31st March, 1938, the coastguard reported that an aircraft had come down in the sea off Brighton, and was firing Very lights. A light west breeze was blowing, with a slight sea. The motor life-boat Rosa Woodd and Phyllis Lunn was launched at 11.5 P.M., and found the Royal Air Force sea-plane K.4199, from Calshot, in a dangerous position near the West Pier.

She took her in tow and made for Shoreham. Meanwhile an R.A.F. motor launch had been sent out from Calshot. She came up with the life- boat at 2.40 A.M. and took over the tow. The life-boat then made for home, and arrived at her station at 3 A.M.—Rewards, £15 7*. 6d.

Sunderland, Co. Durham.—At about 4 P.M. on the 4th April, 1938, a pilot reported that a boat was in distress off Sunderland. She was the motor fishing boat Lilian, of North Shields, with a crew of two, in difficulties owing to the fouling of her propeller. A steamer had tried to get her in tow, but had failed and had damaged her own stem.

A strong, squally N.W. breeze was blowing, with a strong northerly swell.

The motor life-boat George and 'Isabella Irwin was launched at 4.80 P.M., and on the way out saw another motor fishing boat, the Hilda, of Sunderland, with a crew of two, in distress with her engine broken down. She towed both boats into safety, and returned to her station at 7.15 P.M. — Rewards, £7 15s. 6d.

Eastbourne, Sussex. — During the afternoon of the 5th April, 1938, with a fresh west breeze blowing and a moderate sea, the motor yacht May Queen, of Lowestoft, bound from there to Littlehampton, was capsized about a mile off Eastbourne front by a sudden squall. Her crew of two were thrown into the water. She righted herself and they got aboard again, but the yacht's mast had been torn out of the deck and she had shipped a lot of water.

The men made signals for help and the motor life-boat Jane Holland was launched at 3.15 P.M. She towed the yacht into Newhaven, and returned to her station at 10.30 P.M.—Rewards, £29 18s. 6d.

Lowestoft, Suffolk.—At 4.45 A.M. on the 8th April, 1938, the coastguard reported a small yacht in difficulties.

A strong N.N.E. breeze was blowing, with a heavy sea. The motor life-boat Agnes Cross was launched at 4.55 A.M., and found the sailing and motor yacht Eleanor, of Boston, rolling heavily among the breakers of the inner shoal of Newcombe Sands. The life-boat was manoeuvred alongside and some life-boatmen boarded her. They found that her engine had broken down and one of her anchors had been lost, and that her crew of two men were exhausted by their efforts to keep her from going ashore. The life-boatmen hoisted her remaining anchor and the life-boat towed her into harbour. The life- boat returned to her station at 6.10 A.M. A letter of thanks and a donation were received from one of the rescued men.—Rewards, £20 18s. 6d.

Whitby, Yorkshire.—As the tide ebbed during the afternoon of the 8th April, 1938, a rough sea began to break heavily outside the pier ends, making the har- bour entrance dangerous. • A strong N.

breeze was blowing. The motor fishing boats Pilot Me and Provider were at sea, and at 4.30 P.M., when they were seen coming in, the motor life-boat Margaret Harker Smith put out. She escorted the boats into harbour and returned to her station at 6 P.M.— Rewards, £6 8s.

Boulmer, Northumberland.—At about 10.55 P.M. on the 13th April, 1938, the coastguard telephoned that the steamer Montrose, of Stockholm, had reported having been in collision with a trawler five miles W.S.W. of Coquet Island.

This position obviously was incorrect, as it was on land. As no further in- formation could be got, the motor life-boat Clarissa Langdon was launched at 11.25 to search. A light northerly breeze was blowing, with a smooth sea.

The life-boat found the Montrose at midnight, beached about three-quarters of a mile north of Amble piers. Her master said that he had sent away a boat with five men to help the trawler, and as the Montrose was not in im- mediate danger, the life-boat left to look for the trawler. It was then learned on shore that the trawler, the Polar Prince, of North Shields, had reached the Tyne, and the life-boat was recalled. She was moored at 7 A.M. on the 14th. At midday she put out again to stand by the Montrose during the rising tide. The Montrose refloated and made for the Tyne under her own steam, with tugs in atten- dance. The life-boat accompanied her until it was seen that she was all right, and returned to her station at 3 P.M.— Rewards, £20 9s.

St. David's, Pembrokeshire.—On the morning of the 16th April, 1938, the local motor boat Sirius put out from Forth Clais with seventeen people on board, for a trip to Grasholme. They did not return when expected, and anxiety was felt for their safety. By 9 P.M. a strong N.N.E. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea, and the motor life-boat Civil Service No. 6 was launched to make a search. Dr.

Joseph Soar, Mus.Doc., the honorary secretary, accompanied her. The life- boat reached Grasholme at 10.45 P.M., and in the rays of her searchlight the party could be seen on the western slopes. The sea was too rough for the life-boat to get close in, and so she patrolled off shore until daylight.

At 5.45 A.M. on the 17th the people were able to get aboard the Sirius again, and she made for Forth Clais. The life- boat followed her. On the run home the Sirius stopped, owing to a choked petrol pipe, and the life-boat towed her to the entrance to Forth Clais ha bour. The life-boat returned to her station at 8.30 A.M., having been at sea for eleven and a half hours. Donations amounting to £23 2s. were received from members of the party. An increase in the usual money award on the standard scale was granted to each member of the crew. — Standard rewards to crew, £13 2s. 6d.; additional rewards to crew, £4 ; total rewards, £19 7s. 6d.

Newhaven, Sussex.—At 11.35 P.M. on the 16th April, 1938, the coastguard telephoned that a small vessel was in distress off Beachy Head, and as the Eastbourne life-boat was oft service for overhaul, the motor life-boat Cecil and Lilian Philpott was launched at 11.55 P.M. A strong N.E. wind was blowing, with a heavy swell. Two miles south of Beachy Head the life-boat found the yacht Swift, of West Mersea, with a crew of five. She was bound from Ramsgate for Newhaven, but could not cope with the seas off the head.

The life-boat towed her into Newhaven, and returned to her station at 2 A.M.— Rewards, £10 5s.

Whitby, Yorkshire.—At about 10 A.M.

on the 18th April, 1938, the motor fishing boats Pilot Me and Success put to sea to haul their crab pots. The weather was showery, and the sea strong. On the flood tide the sea grew worse and broke heavily outside the harbour, making it very dangerous for boats coming in. At 3 P.M. the Pilot Me was seen making for home, and the new motor life-boat Mary Ann Hep- worth was launched on her first service.

She met the Pilot Me near Rock Buoy, warned her of the conditions, and escorted her into harbour. The Pilot Me got in safely, although she shipped some very heavy seas, and nearly lost one man overboard. The life-boat put out again and met and safely escorted in the Success. She returned to her station at 5.45 P.M. The life-boat crew were very pleased with their new boat, and the service was watched by several thousands of holiday-makers.— Rewards, £5 9s.

Filey, Yorkshire.—During the morn- ing of the 19th April, 1938, the local fishing-boats were caught at sea by bad weather. Several came in, but eight were still at sea. Another boat came in and reported that conditions were getting worse, and at 8.30 A.M.

the pulling and sailing life'-boat Thomas Masterman Hardy was launched. A squally north breeze was blowing, with a heavy sea. The life-boat escorted the remaining boats into safety and returned to her station at 10.40 A.M.— Rewards, £12 14*.

Walton and Frinlon, Essex.—Early on the afternoon of the 19th April, 1938, the motor life-boat E.M.E.D., just before entering the Come estuary on passage to Rowhedge, for her annual overhaul, saw a barge in difficulties about a mile and a half south of Come Bar Buoy. A strong, squally N.W. breeze was blowing, with a choppy sea. The barge was the Gannet, of London, with a crew of two, and she was bound for Bradwell with a cargo of pig food.

She had carried away her sprit. The life-boat towed her to a safe anchorage in Bradwell Creek, and then went on to Rowhedge, where she arrived at 4.40 P.M.—Property Salvage Case.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given : St. Peter Port, Guernsey.—6th March, 1938. The Norwegian steamer Tom- meliten, of Bergen, had stranded during & dense fog, but refloated un- aided on the next high tide.—Rewards, £6 175. 6d.

Campbeltown, Argyllshire. -— 8th March, 1938. A vessel had been re- ported ashore at Dunaverty Point, but she refloated and the life-boat was re- called by wireless from Portpatrick.— Rewards, £13 11*. 6d.

Portaskaig, Isle of Islay.—9th March, 1938. A trawler had been wrecked at Smuall Point, but eight of her crew of eleven were rescued from the shore by men with lines; the other three had been washed away and lost.—Rewards, £8 4s.

Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland.

Very early on the morning of the 9th March, 1938, the coastguard reported that the s.s.Locksley, of Montrose, bound from Stonehaven for Stockton-on-Tees with a cargo of oats and 'potatoes, had run aground at False Emmanuel Head, Holy Island. The Holy Island life-boat was off service for overhaul and repair, and the Berwick-on-Tweed life-boat Westmorland was launched at 1.30 A.M.

A moderate westerly breeze was blowing, with a choppy sea. The life-boat ar- rived at 2.30 A.M., and found that the Locksley's crew of five had already been rescued. A motor fishing boat manned by eight men, four of whom were mem- bers of the Holy Island life-boat crew, had put off from Holy Island and rescued them. The rescue had taken nearly three hours, and owing to shal- low water and wreckage, was carried out with great difficulty and at some risk.

The Locksley became a total wreck.

—Rewards : Life-boat, £18 19s. Qd.; shoreboat, £7, also 10s. for fuel used and boat-hook lost.

Hoylake, Cheshire.—13th March, 1938.

A motor boat had been reported during the evening to be in a dangerous posi- tion off Hilbre, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £25 14s. Qd.

Walmer, Kent.—15th March, 1938.

Two vessels had been in collision, but the crew of one had been taken off by a Belgian steamer, and the other vessel could not be found in the fog.— Rewards, £29 Os. Qd.Dover, Kent.—23rd March, 1938.

The German naval training ship Albert Leo Schlegeter had collided with a steamer, but a tug had taken her in tow and the steamer had gone on her way.—Partly permanent paid crew.

Rewards, £5 12*. 6d.

Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—24th March, 1938.

A leaking steamer had had to be beached on the Shipwash Sands, but had been helped by a tug.—Rewards, £22 14*. 6d.

Walmer, Kent.—27th March, 1938.

A canoe with two men on board had cap- sized, but one man had got ashore, while the other was drowned before help could reach him.—Rewards, £14 12s. 6d.

Port St. Mary, Isle of Man —27th March, 1938. A keeper on the Chicken Rock Lighthouse had been taken ill, but was taken off by a fishing boat.— Rewards, £11 4s.

Shoreham Harbour, Sussex. — 29th March, 1938. A sailing boat had cap- sized off Lancing, but her crew of two swam ashore.-—Rewards, £7 11s.

Sheringham, Norfolk. — 7th April, 1938. A steamer had reported by wire- less, through Humber Radio Station, that she had seen an aeroplane fall into the sea in flames near the Dudgeon Light-vessel, but a long search revealed no trace of the machine. A letter of thanks was received from the R.A.F.

station at Thornaby, to which the air- craft was attached.—Rewards, £32 Ss.

Hauxley, Northumberland. — 12th April, 1938. A fishing boat had stranded on Bondicar Rocks, but re- floated on the next high tide without help.—Rewards, £18 4s.

Margate, Kent.—17th April, 1938. A sailing yacht had got into difficulties off Hampton, but her crew of two were rescued by boatmen from Herne Bay.

—Rewards, £16 3s.

Anstruther, Fifeshire. — 19th April, 1938. A fishing boat had caught fire, but her crew were taken on board another boat.—-Rewards, £11 13s. 6d.

Sheringham, Norfolk. — 23rd April, 1938. The engine of the motor barge Lies, of Rotterdam, had broken down, but a steamer took the barge in tow.— Rewards, £16 3s. 6d.

May Meeting.

Penlee, Cornwall.—During the night of the 22nd April, 1938, the coastguard at Penzer Point telephoned that a fishing boat was in distress about two miles S.S.W. of the point. A north breeze was blowing, with a smooth sea.

The motor life-boat W. and S. was launched at 10.45 P.M., and found the steam fishing boat Pioneer, of Penzance, with a crew of two, at anchor. She had lost her propeller. The life-boat towed her into Newlyn Harbour, and returned to her station at 12.30 A.M.—Rewards, £11 9s.

Cullercoats, Northumberland. —At 1.32 P.M. on the 23rd April, 1938, the Seaton Sluice coastguard reported a motor drifter on fire about two miles east of St. Mary's Island. A moderate N.N.E.

breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The motor life-boat Richard Silver Oliver was launched at 1.44 P.M. and found the Aberdeen motor drifter Saxon enveloped in smoke and flames.

The crew of three had just been rescued by a boat from a passing steamer.

They were transferred to the life- boat. She took two of them to North Shields and one to Cullercoats, and re- turned to her station at 3.40 P.M. The Saxon drifted ashore on Whitley beach and became a total wreck.—Rewards, £7 10s.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—At about 11.15 A.M. on the 29th April, 1938, the coastguard reported that a shrimp boat south of the harbour appeared to be in difficulties. A watch was kept on her, and at 11.38 the motor life-boat John and Mary Meiklam of Gladswood was launched. A N. by W.

gale was blowing, with a rather rough sea. The life-boat found the motor shrimp boat Violet, of Yarmouth, with one man on board, about one and a half miles south of Gorleston Pier.

The Violet's engine had broken down, her sails had been blown away, and she was in danger of swamping. The life- boat towed her back to harbour, and returned to her station at 12.52 P.M.

A letter of thanks was received from the rescued man.—Rewards, £9 13s.

Whitby, Yorkshire.—Early in the morn- ing of the 29th April, 1938, the local fishing fleet put to sea. At 11 A.M. the Venus, Success, Easter Morn, Noel II, Gallilee and Provider were off the Rock Buoy, waiting for the tide to rise. The life-boat coxswain noticed through glasses that the Noel II had a line aboard another boat, and then he saw her fire a distress signal. A strong and increasing N.E. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea which was breaking heavily outside the harbour. The motor life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth was launched at 11.40 A.M., and went to the Noel II. She found that she had lost her rudder and that the Easter Morn was towing her in. She accom- panied them towards the harbour.

As they got near the ends of the pier the tow-rope parted. The Noel II was in immediate danger, but the life- boat passed her another line and towed her into harbour. The life-boat then put out again and escorted in the remaining boats. She returned to her station at 3.15 P.M.—Rewards, £5 9s.

Southend-on-Sea, Essex.—At 3.5 P.M.

on the 29th April, 1938, a message was received from the pierhead that a small open fishing boat was in distress off South Shoebury Buoy. A N.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat Greater London (Civil Service No. 3) was launched at 3.25 P.M., and found the fishing boat, with three men on board, alongside another vessel.

She took the three men on board, towed the boat to the pier, and returned to her station at 5.55 P.M. The owner sent a letter of thanks and a donation.— Rewards, £6 105.

Hythe, Kent.—At about 5.30 P.M. on Sunday, 1st May, 1938, the Sandgate coastguard reported that a motor cruiser two miles S. by W.|W. from the life-boathouse appeared to be in trouble. The coxswain kept her under observation for some time and saw her get under way again. Later on the coastguard reported that she was once more in difficulties. The life-boat's crew were summoned, several of them leaving a Salvation Army service, and the motor life-boat Viscountess Wake- field was launched at 6.57 P.M. A strong N.E. breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The life-boat came up with the motor cruiser about three- quarters of a mile S.W. of Folkestone Pier. She was the Kushi, bound, with a crew of three, from Rye to Twicken- ham, and her engine had broken down.

The life-boat towed her into Dover harbour, and returned to her station at midnight. A donation was received in appreciation of this service.—Rewards, £30 6s.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—At 2.15 A.M. on the 4th May, 1938, the coastguard reported a light about six miles S.W.

by S. Watch was kept, and after some time it was decided to send out the motor life-boat Edward Z. Dresden to investigate. She was launched at 3.30 A.M. A N.E. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. Nine and a half miles S.W. by W., on Ridge Sands, the life-boat found the sprit-sail barge Florence Myall, of Rochester. She was bound from Rowhedge for Ben- fleet laden with sand, and carried a crew of two. Her steering-gear had broken and her hatches had been carried away. The men had aban- doned her and were lying astern in the small boat. The life-boat rescued them, and returned to her station at 7.10 A.M.—Rewards, £13 45.

Walton and Frinton, Essex.—At about 5.53 P.M. on the 7th May, 1938, the coastguard reported that a barge lying about two miles south of Walton Pier was flying a distress signal. A moder- ate N.E. breeze was blowing, with a rather rough sea. The reserve motor life-boat J. B. Proudfoot, on temporary duty at this station, put out at 6 P.M., and found the barge to be the Lady Mary, of London, bound for Yarmouth with a crew of two and a cargo of rice.

She was leaking badly and had become unmanageable. Some of the life-boat crew went on board to man the pump and hoist some sail, and the life-boat then towed the barge to Brightlingsea.

She anchored her in safe water and arrived back at her own station at 2 A.M. on the 8th.—-Property Salvage Case.

Dover, Kent.—At 7.15 P.M. on the 14th May, 1938, a man reported that he had seen an aeroplane come down in the sea about six miles S.E. of South Fore- land. A gentle S.S.W. breeze wasblowing, with a calm sea. The motor life-boat Sir William Hillary put out at 7.28 P.M. and found that aircraft G-ADJM had been taken in tow by a steamer. She had been bound from Dunkirk to Lympne with two men on board, but had been forced down owing to the failure of her engine.

The life-boat escorted the steamer to Dover harbour, where she took over the tow and took the aircraft into safety. She landed the two men and returned to her station at 10 P.M.— Partly permanent paid crew. Rewards, £6 5s.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given: Fowey, Cornwall.—17th April, 1938.

An aeroplane had been reported to have come down in the sea, but nothing could be found, and it was presumed that a machine flying very low had given rise to the report.—Rewards, £4 7s. 6d.

Barra Island, Isle of Lewis. — 27th April, 1938. A R.A.F. machine had been reported as overdue, but the report was found to be only a test call by the R.A.F.—Rewards, £4 13s. 6d.

St. Helier, Jersey.—28th April, 1938.

Two aeroplanes had been reported to have come down in the sea, but a search in which another plane joined revealed nothing. The honorary secre- tary of the station and district inspector of life-boats went out in the boat.— Rewards, £8 15s.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. — 29th April, 1938. A yacht had run aground, but refloated and did not need help.— Rewards, £11 6s.

Walton and Frinton, Essex. •—- 30th April* 1938. A steamer had run ashore, but got off unaided.-—Rewards, £6 13s.

Caister, Norfolk. — 6th May, 1938.

During the night an explosion was heard at sea, but nothing was found.—- Rewards, £29 5s.

Sheringham, Norfolk.—7th May, 1938.

Several fishing boats had been over- taken by rough weather. The life-boat was launched, but was delayed by a fouled propeller, and the boats reached safety unaided.—Rewards, £15 8s.

Sunderland, Co. Durham.-—8th May, 1938. A small boat had got into diffi- culties, but reached Seaham Harbour unaided.—Rewards, £5 2s. Qd.

Campbeltown, Argyllshire.-—9th May, 1938. A fishing boat had been re- ported missing, but was found at anchor and the life-boat was recalled by wireless.—Rewards, £11 15s. 6d.

June Meeting.

Runswick, Yorkshire.—At about 7 A.M. on the 20th May, 1938, the Staithes fishing fleet put to sea. The weather was fine, but a moderate sea was running. A moderate north breeze sprang up, and the sea became very heavy near Staithes harbour, breaking right across the entrance. The Runs- wick motor life-boat Robert Patton— The Always Ready was launched at 10.15 A.M. and escorted the fishing boats through the broken water into harbour. She returned to her station at 1 P.M.—Rewards, £10 4s.

Howth, Co. Dublin.—During the even- ing of the 23rd May, 1938, a converted ship's life-boat put off from Baldoyle, with a party of three men, four boys and two girls on board. Her sail was blown away, she got into difficulties, and the party landed on an island known as Ireland's Eye. They lit a bonfire which was seen on shore, and the motor life-boat R.P.L. was launched at 12.40 A.M. on the 24th, taking a punt with her. A W.N W. breeze was then blowing, with a choppy sea. In three trips the nine people were taken from the island by the punt to the life-boat and then their boat was taken in tow.

The life-boat landed them at Howth harbour, and returned to her station at 2.15 A.M.—Rewards, £9 Is.

The Huinber, Yorkshire.—At 6.40 A.M.

on the 27th May, 1938, the signal station reported that a vessel was drifting to sea. A light southerly wind was blowing, with a moder- ate sea. The motor life-boat City of Bradford II was launched at 7.20 A.M. and found the fishing boat Young Dick, of Hull, with only one man on board. The boat was drifting towards the Middle Binks, her anchor having dragged while the man was asleep. The life-boat ran alongside, put two men on board, and brought the boat into safety.—Permanent paid crew: Rewards, 6s.

Margate, Kent.—At about 4.30 P.M.

on the 29th May, 1938, the coastguard reported that a motor yacht was ashore on the north part of Margate Sands.

The weather was squally, with a southerly wind and a rough sea on the sands. At 4.50 P.M. the motor life-boat Lord Southborough (Civil Service No. 1) was launched, and found the motor yacht Mar-g-habi, of London, hard on the sands, with a crew of five on board.

The life-boat stood by until the flood tide, when the yacht refloated, and then escorted her into harbour.—Rewards, £18 125.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—At 10.30 P.M. on the 29th May, 1938, the coastguard reported that the weather was getting bad and that several small fishing boats were at sea.

By 11 P.M. a southerly gale was blowing, with a very rough sea on the bar.

Visibility was poor, owing to heavy rain. The motor life-boat John and Mary Meiklam of Gladswood was launched at 11.25 P.M., and by the light of her searchlight found a boat near Winterton Ness trying to make her way against the gale. She advised her to anchor close inshore for shelter, and gave the same advice to several other boats which she found near-by.

• Then she saw the boat 'Brothers, with a crew of three, at anchor with her engine broken down. As the Brothers was not in immediate danger, the life- boat told her to stay at anchor while she made certain that there were no other boats wanting help. Day was now breaking, and no other boats could be seen, so the life-boat returned to the Brothers. One of her crew who was very exhausted was transferred to the life-boat, which then took her in tow. The life-boat went round to the other boats, fifteen altogether, and advised them to get their anchors up.

She shepherded them all back to harbour, towed the Brothers to Yar- mouth, and returned to her station at 7.80 A.M. She had been on service for eight hours.—Rewards, £23 17*.

Dover, Kent.—In the early morning of 30th May, 1938, the motor'life-boat Sir William Hillary escorted in the German yacht Windspid, of Hamburg. (A full account appears on page 538) Newhaven and Shoreham Harbour, Sussex.—Early in the morning of the 30th May, 1938, fishermen reported to the Newhaven life-boat station that the fishing smack Maggie, of Shoreham, was long overdue. A strong S.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. At 4 A.M. the motor life-boat Cecil and Lilian Philpott was launched, and at 5 A.M. the Shoreham Harbour motor life-boat Rosa Woodd and Phyllis Lunn was called out to join in the search.

The Newhaven life-boat found the fishing boat about seven miles to the S.W., with her sails damaged and her engine giving trouble, and escorted her into harbour, arriving at 6.30 A.M.

The Shoreham Harbour life-boat re- turned at 9.15 A.M.—Rewards: New- haven, £7 5s. 6d.; Shoreham Harbour, £7 15s. 6d.

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.

Cromer, Norfolk.—The motor life-boat H. F. Bailey was launched at 7.20 A.M.

on the 30th May, 1938, after informa- tion had been received from the coast-guard that the fishing boat G. V. H., of Great Yarmouth, was in difficulties three to four miles from the look-out at Haisborough. The weather was squally, with a strong W.S.W. breeze and a moderate sea. When the life- boat reached the fishing boat at 9.15 A.M. she was four miles east of Palling, with her engine broken down, and anchor lost. Her crew of two asked to be towed to Yarmouth and this the life-boat did. Thanks were expressed by the rescued men and their wives.— Rewards, £13 2*. 6d.

Flamborough, Yorkshire.—At 7.30 A.M. on the 30th May, 1938, a north gale sprang up, bringing a rough sea.

Several of the local fishing cobles were at sea, and the No. 1 motor life-boat Elizabeth and Albina Whitley was launched at 8 A.M., in case her help should be needed. She met the Nancy two miles to the south-east, escorted her in, and then went back in the same direction and escorted in the Dennis.

A third coble, the Brittania, she found about three miles N.N.W., escorted her in, and returned to her station at 12.10 P.M.—Rewards, £9 2s.

Lowestoft, Suffolk.—The motor life- boat Agnes Cross left harbour at 2 P.M.

on the 30th May, 1938, for exercise, going in the direction of the East Newcombe Buoy. A whole W. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea. A trawler was seen three miles S.S.E.

from the buoy, with a smaller boat astern. The life-boat altered her course, and on closing the trawler, found that she had in tow the half- decked yacht Merry Thought, of New- haven, bound for pleasure from Holland to Harwich. Her sails were torn and she was shipping water. Her crew of two were in the cockpit working the pump. The life-boat escorted the two vessels across the Newcombe Sands and Inner Shoal into the harbour, arriving at 4 P.M.—Rewards, £5 15s.

New Quay and Aberystwyth, Cardigan- shire.—At 1.40 P.M. on the 31st May, 1938, the coastguard reported that the fishing boat Peggy, of New Quay, with two men on board, had put out at 2 A.M. and was long overdue. A strong breeze to moderate gale was blowing from the south-west, the sea was rough and the weather thick. The New Quay pulling and sailing life-boat William Cantrell Ashley was launched at 1.45 P.M., and at 4 P.M. found the Peggy, about six miles E.N.E. of New Quay Head. She escorted her back to harbour, arriving there at 5.10 P.M. Meanwhile the Aberystwyth motor life-boat Frederick Angus had also been launched, at 2.42 P.M., to help in the search. She returned to her station at 7.45 P.M.

—Rewards: New Quay, £11 9*.; Aberystwyth, £13 11s.

Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.—At 4.45 P.M. on the 1st June, 1938, a small vessel was seen to be in a dangerous position S. by E. of the Splaugh Rock.

A moderate but increasing N.E. gale was blowing, with heavy rain and a confused sea. The motor life-boat K.E.C.F. put out at 5.10 P.M. and found the motor yacht Embla, of Cork, with a party of four on board. She was in difficulties with her engine, and as she was being carried to leeward and was in danger of going on an old wreck, the life-boat took her in tow and brought her to Rosslare Harbour.

Both boats shipped heavy seas, but eventually the Embla was safely moored at about 7 P.M. Mr. W. J. B. Moncas, branch secretary, went out in the life- boat.—Permanent paid crew: Reward, 15s. 6d.

Torbay, Devon.—At 7.42 P.M. on the 1st June, 1938, the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club informed the Berry Head coastguard that a vessel was flying a distress signal a mile and a half east of Oddicombe, and the coastguard informed the life-boat station. H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, at anchor in Torbay, signalled the coast- guard, offering help, if needed. A strong S.W. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. The motor life-boat Alfred and Clara Heath, on temporary duty at the station, put out at 7.52 P.M.

Meanwhile members of the Babba- combe Corinthian Sailing Club and Sea Scouts had launched a small boat from Oddicombe, with great difficulty, and this boat put out to the rescue, manned by Mr. F. T. Stoneham, the captain of the club, Mr. L. W. Drake, and Mr. C.

Brown. When the life-boat arrived she found the yacht Craignair, of Lymington, at anchor. The boat from Oddicombe had already rescued two of her crew of four. As the yacht was anchored in an exposed position, the life-boat towed her into Brixham Har- bour, which was reached at midnight.

The Institution awarded a framed letter of thanks to the Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club. —- Property Salvage case for the life-boat.

Wicklow.—During the evening of the 1st June, 1938, the motor yacht Cygnet, of Dublin, with a man and a boy on board, was caught by bad weather E.S.E. of Wicklow Head. Her steering- gear was damaged and she began to make water. A moderate N.E. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea, heavy rain and hail. The harbour-master reported that the Cygnet was in diffi- culties and the motor life-boat Lady Kylsant was launched at 8.10 P.M. It was then one hour after low water, and she grounded at the bottom of the slipway. She was soon refloated, how- ever, with the help of ninety to a hundred men on the pier, pulling on her cable. She reached the Cygnet at 9 P.M., escorted her into harbour, and returned to her station at 10 P.M.

Owing to the heavy seas on the slipway she could not immediately be rehoused, and was left at moorings.—Rewards, £10 55.

Plymouth, Devon.—At 7.55 P.M. on the 1st June, 1938, a message was received from the Royal South-Western Yacht Club that a boat was drifting ashore in a dangerous position. A westerly gale was blowing, with a very rough sea.

The boat was the motor cruiser Red- wings, of Plymouth, with two men on board. Her engine had broken down, and she was helpless. The reserve motor life-boat Hearts of Oak, on temporary duty at Plymouth, put out at 8.10 P.M., but found that a pinnace from H.M.S. Vindictive, "which was anchored in the sound, had got a line on board the Redwings. The life-boat kept on the Redwings's weather bow, to give her as much shelter as possible, while the pinnace towed her into Plymouth docks. The life-boat re- turned to her station at 9 P.M.— Rewards, £9 Is.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—At about 9.9 P.M. on the 1st June, 1938, the Cliff End coastguard telephoned that a yacht was in distress at the mouth of Lymington River. She was the auxiliary cutter yacht Monie, of South- ampton, bound with a crew of two from Totland Bay for Lymington.

Her engine had broken down, and her anchors were dragging. A whole S.W.

gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. The motor life-boat S.G.E. was launched at 9.24 P.M., anchored near the Monie about 10 P.M. and fired a line over her. The squalls were so terrific that the life-boat's anchor dragged, but eventually the life-boat f ot alongside and took off the crew, several times she grounded on shoals, but she got clear at about 1 A.M. and forty minutes later landed the men.

So rough was the weather that the life-boat could not be replaced on her moorings until 5 A.M. The rescued men sent letters of thanks and a gift for the life-boat crew. — Rewards, £10 2s. 6d.

Hastings, Sussex.—During the evening of the 1st June, 1938, a whole S.W.

gale sprang up, bringing with it a very heavy sea. Several local fishing boats had been caught at sea, and it was decided to send out the motor life-boat Cyril and Lilian Bishop. Great diffi- culty was experienced in launching, as the tide was low, and the life-boat had to be dragged over the sand. Sixty-five launchers took part, and most of them had to go well into the sea. The life-boat got away at 9.44 P.M. The second cox- swain was in command, as the coxswain was at sea, and the honorary secretary of the station, Commander W. High- field, O.B.E., R.N., was on board. She made two trips to the westward and escorted in the William and Edwin and the Unity, and then two eastward, and escorted in the -Little Mayflower and the Boy Bob. The skipper of the last boat said that he had not seen any others, and that they had probably run for shelter at Rye or round Dungeness.

The life-boat got back to harbour at 11.45 P.M. News was then received that a boat had broken down half a mile off Winchelsea, and the life-boat immediately put out again. She found nothing, however, and returned to her station at 2.40 on the morning of the 2nd June. She had then been at sea for five hours in the worst conditions she had ever experienced. In recog- nition of this good service the Institu- tion sent a letter of appreciation to the branch and a letter of thanks to Commander Highfield. An increase in the usual money award on the standard scale was granted to each member of the crew and to the helpers.—Standard rewards to crew, £11 5s.; additional rewards to crew, £9; total rewards, £60 13s.

Poole and Bournemouth, Dorset.—At about 10.30 P.M. on the 1st June, 1938, the Parkstone police reported distress signals in Poole Harbour. A W.S.W.

gale was blowing, with a rough sea and squalls of rain. The pulling and sailing life-boat Harmar was launched at 11.15 P.M. and found the motor yacht Zaire, of Poole, at anchor. One of the two men on board had already been taken off by a motor launch. The life-boat landed the other and returned to her station at 4.15 A.M.—Rewards, £20 5s.

Southend-on-Sea, and Walton and Frin- ton, Essex.—On 2nd June, 1938, in a whole gale the Southend-on-Sea motor life-boat Greater London (Civil Service No. 3), rescued two men from the yacht Wimpie, of Southampton, and three men from the barge Glenrosa, of London. She went out a third time to the barge Maid of Munster, but the barge did not need her help. She then rescued two men from the barge Audrey, of London. The Walton and Frinton motor life-boat E.M.E.D. also went out, but her services were not required.—Rewards: Southend-on-Sea, Thanks of the Institution inscribed on vellum and £31 14s. 6d.; Walton and Frinton, £7 8s. 6d. (A full account of the services and details .of the rewards will be given in the next issue of The Life-boat.) Exmouth, Devonshire.—At about 12.20 A.M. on the 2nd June, 1938, the coast- guard reported that a small vessel off Dawlish appeared to be in difficulties and was drifting towards the land. A west gale was blowing, with a heavy swell and squalls of rain. The motor life-boat Catherine Harriet Eaton was launched at 1 A.M., with the help of men of the Warwickshire Yeomanry.

She found the motor yacht Helen Mary, of Southampton, at anchor with one engine running. The other had been stopped by the sea. She was in very shallow water and drifting on to the breakwater. The two men on board had no idea where they were. There was just enough water for the life-boat to get alongside her, and the second mechanic jumped on board. He helped to get the second engine started. The life-boat then piloted the yacht into Exmouth. She returned to her station at 3.50 A.M.—Rewards, £15 9s. 6d.

Dover, Kent.—At about 12.45 A.M. on the 2nd June, 1938, morse signals were seen from a yacht. The night was very stormy, with a whole S.E. gale and very rough sea. While the life-boat crew were assembling a man from the cutter yacht Saladin, of Southampton, was washed ashore in a dinghy. It was on account of this man that the signals had been made. At 5.0 A.M. a yacht was seen to be dragging her anchor in a dangerous position off the rocks at the eastern end of Dover Harbour. The motor life-boat Sir William Hillary put off at 5.10 and found the yacht to be the Saladin, with three men on board. She was riding to two small anchors, having lost her bower anchor and cable." The life-boat took her to a safe anchorage in the tidal basin. She returned to moorings at 7 A.M. and found that her boarding boat had sunk. The boarding boat was recovered later in the day.— Property salvage case: Rewards for assembly, 7s. Qd.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—At about 6 A.M. on the 2nd June, 1938, the coastguard reported a small longshore boat at anchor, a mile and a half S.E. of the Palling coastguard's look-out. - She was not making signals for help, but in view of the bad weather a watch was kept on her. Shortly after 8 A.M. the boat got under way and made south. A moderate southerly gale was now blowing, with a very heavy sea and squalls of rain. As the boat would be running a great risk if she tried to get south of Winterton, the motor life-boat John and MaryMeiklam of Gladswood was launched at 8.30 A.M. She found the boat—the Water Lily, with a crew of three—at anchor between Winterton and Palling.

The skipper said that he had tried to get south, but the conditions were too bad. The coxswain advised him to go to Palling and anchor under the land, where his boat would get more shelter.

The life-boat escorted the Water Lily to a safe anchorage, gave her crew a supply of food and water, and then made for her station, where she arrived at 1.45 P.M.—Rewards, £9 13s.

Arbroath, Angus.—On the morning of the 2nd June, 1938, the local fishing bDat Restless Wave, returning t'o har- bour, missed the tide, and lay off the harbour bar to wait for sufficient water to enable her to enter. The wind rose, making the bar very dangerous. At 2 P.M. a moderate N.E. gale was blow- ing, with a heavy swell and rain. The motor life-boat John' and William Mudie was launched, stood by the Restless Wave until 3.45 P.M., and then escorted her into harbour. She re- turned to her station at 4 P.M.— Rewards, £3 4s. 6d.

Dover, Kent.-—At about 1.40 P.M. on the 5th June, 1938, the Sandgate coastguard reported that a yacht had been dismasted half a mile S.S.W. of the Admiralty Pier. A S.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat Sir William Hillary put out at 1.46 P.M., and found that the yacht was the Nirvana, of Ardrossan, bound with a crew of four from Dover to Gosport.

The life-boat towed her into the inner harbour and returned to her station at 5.30 P.M.—Property Salvage Case.

Moelfre, Anglesey.—During the after- noon of the 6th June, 1938, the Holy- head coastguard telephoned that a small sailing yacht had been reported making heavy weather about four miles out to sea. Owing to bad visibility, it was not possible to see if she was making distress signals. A south gale was blowing, with a rough sea and rain. The motor life-boat G.W. was launched at 2.35 P.M. and found the yacht to be the Dozmare, of Carnarvon, bound from Holyhead to Beaumaris. She was then about six miles E.N.E. of Moelfre Island. She was under control, but having a very rough time, and her crew were glad to see the life-boat. The life-boat es- corted her to Beaumaris, which was reached at 7.30 P.M., and eventually got back to her station at 11 P.M.—• Rewards, £10 10s.

New Brighton, Cheshire.—On the even- ing of the 10th June, 1938, news was received through the Mersey Dock Board that a vessel was ashore on the Burbo Bank. A N.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat City of Bradford I, on temporary duty at the station, put out at 6.45 P.M.

She found that the vessel was the schooner Minnie, of Peterhead, with four men on board. Her engine had broken down and her engine-room was flooded. The life-boat took her to Rock Ferry, where she was beached, and returned to her station at 11 P.M.— Rewards, £12 3s. 6d.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—15th May, 1938. An outboard motor boat had capsized, but four of the five people on board were picked up by a rowing boat and the other swam ashore.—Rewards, £5 13s.

Selsey, Sussex.—15th May, 1938. A small boat had capsized, but the three people on board got ashore.—Rewards, £5 17s. 6d.

Whitby, Yorkshire.—16th May, 1938.

A motor speed-boat had broken down, but a fishing boat took her in tow.— Rewards, £10 13s.

Runswick, Yorkshire.—16th May, 1938.

A vessel had been reported ashore, but nothing could be found.—Rewards, £20 5s. 6d.

Shoreham Harbour,Sussex—17thMay, 1938. White rockets had been re- ported from a vessel to the south-east, but no vessel in distress was found.— Rewards, £10 5s.

Dover, and Hythe, Kent.—18th May, 1938. A cutter yacht had got into difficulties, but she reached Dover unaided.—Rewards: Dover, Partly per- manent paid crew, £5 12s. Gd; Hythe, £18 Os. 6d.

Margate. Kent.—21st May, 1938. A barge-yacht had carried away her boom, but she went on her way to Whitstable without help.—Rewards, £9 18s.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—21st May, 1938. A disabled shrimp boat had been driven into the breakers, but her crew of two were rescued from the shore by the coastguard rocket life- saving appliances.—Rewards, £19 6s.

Shoreham Harbour, Sussex. — 29th May, 1938. Flares had been reported, but they were afterwards found to be signals.—Rewards, £10 5s.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—30th May, 1938. The German yacht Hamburg had grounded at the mouth of the River Crouch, but refloated without help.— Rewards, £11 6s. (See special account on page 538.) Weymouth, Dorsetshire.-—1st June, 1938. A yacht was in difficulties off Kimmeridge, but her crew got ashore unaided.—Rewards, £8 15s.

Falmouth, Cornwall.—1st June, 1938.

The Porthoustock coastguard had re- ported that a small yacht, with three men on board, had been blown out to sea from the Helford River. A strong W. by N. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. The motor life-boat B.A.S.P. was launched at 8 P.M. A little later information was received at the station that a yacht had put into St. Mawes. The life-boat made a thorough search of the bay and found nothing. It was then learned that the auxiliary yacht, Salonique, of St. Mawes, which had put in there after the life- boat had been launched, was the yacht reported in distress. The life-boat re- turned to her station at 11 P.M. In view of the very severe weather, an increase in the usual money award on the standard scale was granted to each member of the crew.—Standard re- wards to crew, £8 15s.; additional rewards to crew, £6; total rewards, £15 7s.

New Quay, Cardiganshire.—2nd June, 1938. A fishing boat was in distress, but her crew of five were rescued from the shore by the coastguard rocket life - saving appliances. — Rewards, £25 19s.

Margate, Kent.—2nd June, 1938. A signal had been hoisted by the Girdler Lightvessel, but the life-boat found that it was to announce firing practice.

She then searched for a missing yacht, but could not find her. The yacht was washed ashore later at Leigh, Essex, with a dead man on board.— Rewards, £6 4s.

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—8th June, 1938. The sounding of a horn in a dense fog had been reported, but no vessel in distress was found.—Rewards, £7 16s.

July Meeting.

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.—On 30th May, 1938, the motor life-boat Edward Z.

Dresden towed the German yacht Westwind, of Bremen, to Harwich. (A full account appears on page 538).

Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.— During the morning of the 11th June, 1938, the three-masted motor schooner Agnes Craig, of Dublin, ran aground on the N.W. side of Blackwater Bank, about fourteen miles from Rosslare Harbour.

She was bound with a cargo of coal from Birkenhead to Crosshaven. A N.W. breeze was blowing, with a ground swell. The motor life-boat K.E.C.F.

was launched at 9.40 A.M., and stood by the vessel. With several return trips for food and fuel, she continued to stand by until the Agnes Craig refloated at 10.5 P.M. on the 15th. The life-boat returned to her station at 12.15 A.M. on the 16th. The service had lasted over four days and a half. The owner made a donation to the Institution. In recognition of this long and uncom- fortable service, the Institution made a special award of £l to each of the seven permanent paid members of the crew. It also made a special award of £1 to the one volunteer member of the crew in addition to the reward of £8 on the standard scale.—Total rewards, £21 14s. 6d.Boulmer, Northumberland.—At about 6.30 P.M. on the 19th June, 1938, in- formation was received at the life-boat station, through Cullercoats wireless station and Blyth coastguard that the s.s. London had in tow the broken- down motor yacht Irene. The motor life-boat Clarissa Langdon was launched at 6.57 P.M. and met the s.s. London off Coquet Island. A strong westerly wind was blowing, and the London was towing the Irene, with three men on board, close under her lee for shelter.

The life-boat took the Irene in tow and brought her into Amble Harbour, returning to her station at 9 P.M.— Rewards, £8 Is.

Newcastle, Co. Down.—At about 7 P.M. on the 21st June, 1938, the coastguard reported that two fishing boats were in difficulties one mile east of Mullartown Point. They were the motor fishing boats Lizzie and William Cecil, of Annalong, both helpless owing to the breakdown of their engines. A fresh S.W. breeze was blowing, with a heavy swell. The motor life-boat L.P. and St. Helen, was launched at 7.10 P.M., and found the boats at anchor. They had no sails or sweeps. The life-boat towed them into Annalong Harbour, and returned to her station at 9.30 P.M.

—Rewards, £22 18s. 6d.

Ramsgate, Kent.—At about 1.55 A.M.

on the 24th June, 1938, the watchman on the East Pier reported that a yacht south of the harbour was burning flares.

A light S.S.W. breeze was blowing.

The sea was smooth. The motor life- boat Prudential put out at 2.5 A.M. and found the yacht Orchis, of London, aground on the Brake Sands. She carried a crew of three, and was bound from Newhaven to London. The life- boat gave her help and stood by until she refloated and went on her way.

The life-boat then returned to her station at 5.30 A.M.—Property Salvage Case; Rewards, 11s.

Torbay, Devonshire.-—At 6.5 A.M. on the 24th June, 1938, the Berry Head coastguard reported that a small motor boat with one man on board had run on to a submerged rock near Berry Head.

A gentle west breeze was blowing; the sea was smooth. The reserve motor life-boat Alfred and Clara Heath, which was on temporary duty at Torbay, was launched at 6.20 A.M., and found the motor boat lolanda, of Brixham, in a very dangerous position on the rock, with a big tilt sternwards. She towed her clear and returned to her station at 7.45 A.M.—Rewards, £3 lls. Qd.

Barry Dock, Glamorganshire.—While the motor life-boat Rachel and Mary Evans was out on exercise on the 25th June, 1938, a yacht was seen flying a distress signal about a mile S.W. of Lavernock Point. A strong W.N.W.

breeze was blowing, with a rough sea.

The life-boat altered her course, and found the auxiliary yacht White Wings, of Cardiff, with her engine broken down and her sails blown away. She carried a crew of four and was cruising from Cardiff. The life-boat towed her to Barry, and returned to her station at 7.30 P.M. A donation was received from the owner.—Rewards, £5 9s.

Boulmer, Northumberland.—During the morning of the 27th June, 1938, eight motor fishing cobles from Boulmer and Alnmouth were caught at sea by bad weather. All the life-boat's officers were at sea, and the Clarissa Langdon was launched at 1.30 P.M., with Mr. W. S. Stanton, the honorary secretary of the station, in command. A strong breeze to whole gale was blowing from the W.S.W., with a moderate sea. The life-boat escorted all the coble.s into safety and returned to her station at 3.45 P.M. A letter of thanks was sent to Mr, Stanton.—Rewards, £4 17s. 6d.

Blyth, Northumberland.—At 3.57 P.M. on the 29th June, 1938, the coastguard reported that a sailing yacht about two miles S.E. of East Pier was in diffi- culties. She was apparently trying to make Blyth, but her headsail was torn and she was drifting to leeward. A west gale was blowing, with a very choppy sea. The motor life-boat Joseph Adlam was launched at 4.20 P.M., and found the yacht to be the Narwhal, of Blyth, with a crew of three. A line was passed to the yacht, but after a few minutes' towing it parted. Another , was passed, and after a lot of manoeuvring the life-boat succeeded in towing the Narwhal safely into Blyth.

She returned to her station at 5.30 P.M.

—Rewards, £4 4*.

Fleetwood, Lancashire.—At 11.50 A.M. on the 3rd July, 1938, a message was received from the Wyre lightkeepers, through the harbour authorities, that a motor boat was in difficulties about a quarter of a mile from King's Scar Buoy.

A squally W.S.W. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea and rain. The motor life-boat Frederick H. Pilley was launched at noon, and found the motor boat Pastime, of Liverpool, with four men on board, riding to an anchor.

Her engine had broken down. She was in a dangerous position, in broken water. The life-boat went alongside and took off the four men. Two life- boatmen were put on board the Pastime, and the life-boat towed her into Fleet- wood. She returned to her station at 1.30 P.M. The owners sent a letter of thanks and a donation.—Rewards, £5 Is.

Wick, Caithness-shire.—At 3.19 P.M. on the 3rd July, 1938, the coastguard reported that a herring drifter had gone ashore on Proudfoot Rock, on the north side of Wick Bay. She was the Sailor King, of Lowestoft, bound for Wick laden with fishing gear. A light southerly breeze was blowing. The sea was smooth. The motor life-boat Frederick and Emma was launched at 3.50 P.M., and at the master's request ran out a kedge anchor from the drifter. Meanwhile two other drifters arrived and tried to tow the Sailor King clear. They did not succeed, but as the master of the drifter did not need any further help from the life-boat, she returned to her station, arriving at 6.20 P.M. The Sailor King was refloated next day.—Rewards, £5 6s.

Bembridge, Isle of Wight.—At 6.45 P.M. on the 4th July, 1938, the coastguard reported that a yacht was in difficulties near Bembridge Ledge. She cleared it, but watch was kept on her, and it was seen that she could not be got under control. A strong, squally, west breeze was blowing, with a choppy sea. The motor life-boat Langham was launched at 8.48 P.M., and found the yacht to be the Helen, of Hamble, with a crew of four. She towed her to Sea View Bay, and returned to her station at 10.15 P.M.—Rewards, £10 11s.

The following life - boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given: Margate, Kent.—12th June, 1938. A boat had capsized, but her crew of two men got ashore.—Rewards, £12 8s.

Hartlepool, Durham.—18th June, 1938.

A drifter had run aground in calm, foggy weather, but was refloated with the help of a tug.—Rewards, £4 16*. 6d.

Wick, Caithness-shire, and Longhope, Orkney.—21st June, 1938. A motor boat bound from Wick to Longhope was long overdue, but a search was without result. Later it was learned that the boat had taken shelter in a cove.—Rewards: Wick, £10 125.; Long- hope, £12 3s.

Buckie, Banffshire.—21st June, 1938.

A vessel had been reported to be burning flares, but she could not be found, and it seems probable that the flares were lights on a fishing boat;— Rewards, £10 6s.

Courtmacsherry Harbour, Co. Cork.— 24th June, 1938. The Spanish steam trawler Baron of Vigo had run ashore near the Old Head of Kinsale, but got help from another trawler.—Rewards, £11 8s.

Boulmer, Northumberland.—25th June, 1938. A yacht racing from Holy Island to Blyth had got into difficulties, but was picked up by another yacht manned by Sea Scouts. A letter of thanks and a donation were received from the owner.—Rewards, £6 2s.

Swanage, Dorset.—3rd July, 1938. A small sailing boat had got into diffi- culties, but a motor cruiser took her in tow.—Rewards, £5 12s.

Kirkcudbright.—9th July, 1938.

Rockets had been reported off Abbey Head, but nothing was found.—Re- wards, £12 6s.