Scarborough, Yorkshire. — On the 31st October, 1939, a strong easterly wind was blowing, with a rough sea.

Two local fishing boats Premier and Pride were out, and anxiety was felt for their safety. The life-boat crew and helpers assembled at 10.30 A.M.

Later the coastguard reported that the Premier was coming in from the east- ward, and at 3.45 P.M. the motor life- boat Herbert Joy II was launched.

She met the Premier at 4 P.M., passed life-belts to her crew, and escorted her to harbour. Putting out again, and going in a S.E. direction, she picked up the Pride and escorted her to safety.

She returned to her station at 5 P.M.— Rewards, £19 9s..