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The Sailing Boat Janet

The Mumbles, Glamorganshire.—At 2.40 on the afternoon of the 2nd of August, 1952, the sailing boat Janet, racing with a crew of two about two hundred yards off shore, was seen to capsize, and the life-boat William Gammon—Manchester and District XXX was launched two minutes later.

The sea was moderate with a moderate north-westerly breeze blowing. The life-boat found the men clinging to the upturned boat, rescued them, and towed their boat ashore. She then went to sea for a pre-arranged wireless exercise and to stand by during a local regatta. She finally arrived back at her station at 5.15 that evening.—- Rewards, £8 7s..