Whitby, Yorkshire.—On the morn- ing of the 26th of November, 1951, a strong north-west wind was blow- ing and the sea was rough. At 11.30 fishermen reported that the harbour entrance was dangerous. Six local fishing vessels were known to be at sea, so at 11.48 the No. 1 life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth was launched.

On her way out of the harbour she escorted to sea the Fraserburgh fishing boat Girl Nan. The local fishing vessel Galilee then came into sight.

The life-boat escorted her into har- bour and put to sea again. A little later the Success, Provider A. and Progress arrived. The life-boat escor- ted them in and waited for the other two, the Venus and Pilot Me. The Venus was seen making for the harbour at 3.10 in the afternoon and the life- boat escorted her in. She then made for the Whitby Rock Buoy where she found the Pilot Me. She escorted her in and returned to her station arriving at 4.10.—Rewards, £14 13s. 6d..