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The Barges Astrild and Grecian

Aldeburgh, Suffolk.—On the 23rd November, 1938, the motor life-boat rescued the crews, four in number, of the two barges Astrild and Grecian.— Rewards: Bronze medal, letters of thanks, and monetary awards amounting to £49 14s. lid.

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