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A Fishing Boat (2)

Sheringham, Norfolk.—At 8 A.M. On the 27th April, 1939, a telephone message was received from the Fishery Bailiff asking for help for a fishing boat which was at sea off Weybourne three miles away. A strong, increasing N.E.

wind was blowing, with a rough sea.

The motor life-boat Foresters Centenary was launched at 8.17 A.M., found the fishing boat Olive, of Sheringham, and escorted' her safely through the surf.

She returned to her station at 9 A.M.— Rewards, £16 6*..