Ramsgate, Kent.—At about 5.35 P.M.

on the 3rd October, 1938, a message was received from the East Pier that two picket boats from H.M.S. Franklin, which was lying in Margate Roads, had left harbour to return to her, but had got into difficulties and were signalling for help. A heavy S.S.W, gale was blowing, with a very heavy sea and rain. The motor life-boat The Brothers on temporary duty at the station was launched at 5.53 P.M. and escorted the boats to the Franklin. She returned to her station at 7.56 P.M.— Rewards, £16 14s..