New Brighton, and Hoylake, Cheshire.— On the 23rd November, 1938, the New Brighton No. 1 motor life-boat rescued the crew of three of the fishing boat Progress, of Hoylake, and the crew of four of the auxiliary schooner Loch Kanza Castle, of Annalong. The Hoylake life-boat was also launched, but her services were not required.—Rewards : Medals, clasps, and vellums, with money awards amounting to: New Brighton, £33 4s. 6d; Hoylake, £11 18s.

(For a full account see "The Great Gale of 23rd November, 1938" on page 1.).