Shoreham Harbour, Sussex.—The life- boat Rosa Woodd and Phyllis Lunnwent to Brighton on the morning of the 31st of July, 1954, for a special trip for publicity purposes. About 12.15 a speed boat broke down three hundred yards west of Brighton West Pier. The piermaster signalled the life-boat, which made for the position.

The sea was moderate, and a light south-westerly breeze was blowing.

The life-boat found the speed boat Brigand, with one person on board, and two other boats with her. One of the boats tried to take the Brigand in tow, but fouled her propeller. The life-boat towed the Brigand to Shore- ham Harbour, arriving at 4.20.— Property Salvage Case..