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The Barges Ailsa, Britisher, Cetus, Decima, Royalty, Raybell and Una

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, Norfolk.

—On the 23rd November, 1938, the motor life-boat helped to save the barges Ailsa and Britisher, with their crews numbering four; rescued the crews, four men in all, of the barges Cetus and Decima; stood by the barges Royalty and Raybell, and rescued thecrew of two of the barge Una.— Rewards: Bronze second service clasp, letter of appreciation, and money rewards amounting to £36 2s.

(For a full account see "The Great Gale of 23rd, November, 1938," on page 3.).