THE portrait on the cover is of Coxswain James Wilson of St. Abbs. He first joined the crew in 1947, was assistant mechanic from 1951 until the 1st of October, 1953, when he was appointed coxswain. During his period of service the St. Abbs life-boat has been launched on service 14 times. She has rescued 19 lives and helped to save 5 vessels.

The photograph is reproduced by courtesy of the Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd,.