Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. At 10.41 on the morning of the 18th of May, 1960, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a small coaster was aground on the West Barrow sands infine weather. No distress signals had been made, and as it was two hours before low water it was decided not to despatch the life-boat at that time.

With the flood tide the wind began to freshen from the north-east, and the life-boat Sir Godfrey Baring was launched at 1.50. She found the con- verted motor fishing vessel Watchful of London, but her master declined help.

The life-boat stood by for a short time and then returned to Clacton, arriving at seven o.clock. Rewards to the crew, £12 12s. ; rewards to the helpers on shore, £6..