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A Swedish Award

IN April, 1951, the Longhope life-boat rescued the crew of forty of the motor tanker Oljaren, of Gothenburg, in a service lasting twenty-three hours.

The Institution awarded its bronze medal for gallantry to the coxswain and £6 14s. to him and each member of the crew. The Swedish Govern- ment has sent £10 to the coxswain and £5 to each member of the crew..