Wells, Norfolk.—About 10.0 on the morning of the 4th of July, 1951, a gale sprang up from the north-east and the sea became very rough. Nine local fishing boats were at sea, and it was thought advisable for the life- boat to stand by them. The life-boat Cecil Paine was therefore launched at 10.30, with a scratch crew in charge of the motor mechanic. She escorted the boats to harbour, giving life-belts to one of them, and using oil to calm the sea. She reached her station again at 11.45.—Rewards, £17 15s..