From ist October to 3ist December, 1964, inshore rescue boats were launched on service 19 times. On three occasions, described below, they were able to rescue people in difficulties.

Whitstable, Kent. At 5 p.m. on ist October, 1964, the police informed the honorary secretary that the wife of the owner of the cabin cruiser Baltic Lily was concerned about the safety of her husband and the vessel. The Baltic Lily was anchored off "The Street" buoy and it was ascertained that she had lost her mainmast, sails and rigging over the side. At 6.50 the inshore rescue boat launched in a fresh north-easterly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was flooding. She made for the Baltic Lily which was now dragging her anchor and drifting towards Shellness and took off the one man on board. The inshore rescue boat returned to zr station at 7.25. A helicopter was on andby at Mansion and the Southendi- Sea life-boat launched to assist in this irvice.

Mudeford, Hampshire. At 4.10 p.m.

a 8th November, 1964, two boys in- rmed a member of the inshore rescue oat crew that a speedboat was in diffiulty off Hengistbury Head. At 4.15 the ishore rescue boat launched in a light orth-easterly wind and a smooth sea.

rhe tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue ioat found the speedboat Lady Sybil, /hich had a crew of two on board and had ngine trouble. The speedboatwas towed in by the inshore rescue boat which returned to her station at 4.45.

Redcar, Yorkshire. At 8.25 a.m. on I4th November, 1964, the coastguard informed the coxswain that a small boat appeared to be in difficulties. The coxswain went to the boathouse and saw the two occupants of the boat waving an oar to attract attention. At 8.27 a.m. the inshore rescue boat launched in a strong westerly breeze and calm sea. The tide was flooding. She reached the small boat Gin and towed her ashore. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 8.40 a.m..