On the 27th of November, 1954, the Liberian tanker World Concord broke in two in the Irish sea. The St.

David's, Pembrokeshire, life-boat rescued thirty-five men from her fore- part, and the Rosslare Harbour, Co.

Wcxford, life-boat rescued the remain- ing seven members of her crew. The Holyhead, Anglesey, life-boat was also launched.

For a full account of this service, for which a number of medals were awarded, see page 2..