Scarborough, Yorkshire. — On the afternoon of the 20th of January, 1952, a strong and increasing north-easterly wind was blowing, with a heavy sea, and at 2.20 the life-boat E.C.J.R.

was launched to escort in the return- ing fishing boats. She met the Con- stance, Pilot Me II, Betty, Premier, Hilda II, Rachel, Betty Sheader and Courage, gave life-belts to two of them, escorted them all to the harbour, and returned to her station at 4.15.— Rewards, £13 Is..