Beaumaris, Anglesey.—At 10.50 on the morning of the 29th of July, 1956, the Penmon coastguard reported that a vessel was in difficulties in Penmaen Mawr and required help. The life- boat Field Marshal and Mrs. Smuts was launched at 11.5. The sea was very rough, there was a moderate to fresh northerly gale and a flood tide.

The life-boat found the yacht Gypsy one mile north of Penmaen Mawr pier with one man on board. She was in a very dangerous position on a lee shore, but with great difficulty the man was taken off the yacht. The life-boat re- turned to her station, arriving at 2.30.

The owner made a donation to the Institution's funds.—Rewards to the crew, £11 11*.; rewards to the helpers on shore, £3..