Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. At 10.8 on the morning of the 12th of September, 1960, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a motor boat was lying on its side at Barrow Sands.

A helicopter was not available, and the life-boat Sir Godfrey Baring was launched at 10.25 in a smooth sea with light airs and an ebb tide. She found the motor boat Vacation in no immedi- ate danger, but stood by until the boat refloated. The life-boat returned to her station at 4.30. Rewards to the crew, £14; rewards to the helpers on shore, £5 8s..