Peel, Isle of Man.—At 6.40 P.M. on the 17th December, 1938, flares were seen four miles W.N.W. of Peel. An E.S.E. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea, and visibility was very poor.

The motor life-boat Helen Sutton was launched at 7.15 P.M. and found the motor fishing boat Cicely, of Castletown, with a crew of four, seven miles W.N.W., with her engine broken down.

She had hoisted a small sail but it would not get her to land. The life-boat towed her into harbour, and returned to her station at 11 P.M. This was a good service, and a letter of thanks was sent to the crew and helpers. A letter of thanks was received from the owner.

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