St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly.—At about midnight on the 16th September, 1938, it was learned that a man—a member of the local committee—was very ill with appendicitis, and that it was important that he be taken to hospital at Penzance immediately. The steamer which serves the islands was at Penzance, and as there was no other suitable boat available, it was decided to use the motor life-boat Cunard. She was launched at 12.16 A.M. on the 17th.

A strong S.W. wind was blowing, with a rough sea and rain showers. The life-boat reached Penzance at 5 A.M.

and landed the patient. She left for home again at 7.30 A.M. and got back to her station at 12.45 P.M.—Expenses met by the local medical emergency fund..