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The Small Sailing Boat Zephyr

Baltimore, Co. Cork.—During the afternoon of the 7th September, 1938, a man put out in the small sailing boat Zephyr. He did not return when expected. The weather had become bad, and anxiety was felt for his safety. At 10.15 P.M. the motor lifeboat Shamrock put out to search for him. A strong, squally, N.E. breeze was blowing, with a rough sea and showers of rain. At 12.45 A.M. she found the Zephyr sheltering in a creek in Cape Clear Island. The life-boat took the man on board and towed the Zfphyr back to Baltimore. She returned to her station at 2.30 A.M.—Rewards, £11 4s..