FOUR RESCUED FROM CONVERTED SHIP'S BOAT Sheringham, Norfolk. At 10.37 on the night of the 9th July, 1962, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a small motor cruiser was lying in a dangerous position about three quarters of a mile off shore north-west *f Cley look-out. There was a gentle easterly breeze, and the sea was moderate. At 11.2 the life-boat The Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows was launched on the flooding tide. She made towards Cley to a point from which red flares could be seen, and then found the cabin cruiser Sea Hawk, a converted ship's boat, riding head to sea. The life-boat came up on the port side of the Sea Hawk and threw a line aboard.

Two of the life-boat's crew went on board the Sea Hawk, which was leaking, and helped the four members of her crew, who were very exhausted, into the life-boat. The anchor of the Sea Hawk could not be heaved up, and after tow ropes had been fixed the anchor was cut away. The life-boat took the Sea Hawk in tow, setting a northwest course well clear of the shore.

When the boats were opposite Blakeney Point the tow parted. It was made fast again, and the life-boat continued towards Blakeney trying to pick up a light. Just as one was sighted the tow parted a second time. Again it was secured, and the life-boat and Sea Hawk reached Blakeney harbour. The four rescued men were landed and the life-boat returned to her station, arriving at 4.45 in the morning..