Whitby, Yorkshire. On the after- noon of the 22nd of January, 1959, the coxswain was informed that four local fishing boats were still at sea. As there was a big fresh coming down the river and a strong northerly wind was blowing, it was decided to launch the life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth to stand by while the vessels entered harbour.

She was launched at 2.5 and stood by until the fishing boats Stakesly Rose, Success, Pilot Me and Lead Us had entered the harbour safely. The life- boat was rehoused at four o'clock.

Rewards to the crew, £8 15s. ; rewards to the helpers on shore, £1 16s.