Whitby, Yorkshire.—On the morning of the 8th of March, 1951, four fishing vessels were at sea in a strong easterly gale with a heavy ground swell, and anxiety was felt for their safety.

Accordingly, at 8.15 the No. 1 life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth was launched.

She stood by in the harbour until noon, when the fishing vessel Success was reported to be making for harbour.

The life-boat escorted her in and during the afternoon escorted in as well the Gem, Provider A. and Lead Us. She reached her station again at 3.40— Rewards, £16 12*..