Whitby, Yorkshire. — In the morn- ing of the 31st of March, 1952, a strong north-easterly wind was blowing. It was increasing, and very heavy seas were breaking on the outer harbour bar. Several fishing boats were at sea, and at ten o'clock the No. 1 life- boat Mary Ann Hep-worth was launched. She escorted in twelve local fishing boats, and the Filey life- boat, which was on passage to Whitby.

She reached her station again at 4.10 that afternoon.—Rewards, £18 16s. 6d..