On the night of the 27th of July, 1952, the Flamborough assistant motor mechanic swam ashore from the life- boat to go to the help of a young man who had fallen from some cliffs.

Rewards: the thanks of the Institu- tion inscribed on vellum to the assist- ant motor mechanic, Robert Leng, together with the sum of £2; £23 8s. Qd.

For a full account of this service see page 413..