Runswick, Yorkshire.—At 1.40 on the afternoon of the 15th of June, 1953, during dense fog, it was learnt at the life-boat station that a vessel had gone aground half a mile south of Staithes. At 2.10 the life-boat Robert Patton—The Always Ready was launched. There was a light north- westerly breeze with a smooth sea.

The life-boat found the motor vessel Maraat V, of Rotterdam, with a crew of five, one mile south of Staithes.

She stood by until the Maraat V refloated on the rising tide. The Maraat V was undamaged and went on her way to Middlesbrough. The life-boat returned to her station, arriving at 4.30.—Rewards, £141 ls.6d..