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Speedwell

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. At 6.30 on the morning of the 7th of September, 1958, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a flashing white light had been seen four miles west-north-west of Aberystwyth. The honorary secretary went to the coast- guard look-out, where he saw a boat flying two flags at the masthead. The life-boat Aguila Wren was launched at 7.15 in a slight sea. There was a moderate south-westerly wind, and the tide was ebbing. The life-boat found the motor fishing vessel Speedwell of Cardigan with her engines broken down. There was one man aboard her, who had been adrift for over twenty hours. The life-boat took the Speed- well in tow to harbour, arriving at 8.30. Rewards to the crew, £5 ; re- wards to the helpers on shore, £7 6s..