From ist April to 3Oth June, 1965, inshore rescue boats were launched on service 104 times. On 27 occassions - described in chronological order below - they were able K) rescue people in difficulties.

Mudeford, Hampshire. At 1.20 p.m.

on i8th April, 1965, a member of the crew of the inshore rescue boat saw a speedboat with her crew of two in the water after she had been swamped at die harbour entrance. At 1.25 the IRB launched in a strong west to northwesterly breeze and moderate sea. It was high water. The IRB succeeded in towing die boat to the quay, and returned to her station at 1.35 p.m. One of the crew of two of the speedboat had been rescued by the IRB before, on the 26th July, 1963.

Tynemouth, Northumberland. At 1.55 p.m. on i8th April, 1965, the bowman informed the honorary secretary that a small boat under oars was making poor progress about three-quarters of a Bile east of the station. The honorary lecretary investigated and found that the l»at was towing another dinghy astern and together they had on board three adults and ten young sea cadets. The IRB iras launched at 2.1 - for the third time that day, and made for the two boats.

There was a strong north-westerly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was flooding. The two boats were out of control and were within 20 yards of the considerable swell which was breaking along the south pier. With great difficulty the IRB towed the boats clear and eventsally beached them at Priors Haven. The IRB returned to her station at 2.42 p.m.

West Mersea, Essex. At about 4.30 p.m. on 2oth April, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that three people were stranded on a sandbank at Point Gear on the River (Seine. At 4.30 the IRB launched in a ftesh north-westerly breeze and slight lea. It was one hour after high water.

Ihe IRB took the three persons, off the tondbank, and landed them on the mainland side of the creek where an ambuwas waiting to take one of the rescued persons to hospital for an examination, as they had attempted to swim to safety before being rescued. The IRB returned to her station at 6 p.m.

Tynemouth, Northumberland. At about 2.52 p.m. on 8th May, 1965 the honorary secretary saw a small boat under oars having great difficulty in keeping clear of the rocks off South Shields pier and realized that by trying to keep clear they were in danger of being blown out to sea. At 2.58 the IRB launched in a force 6-7 north-westerly wind and choppy sea. The tide was ebbing. By the time IRB reached the scene the small boat had gone aground.

Two of the four occupants had managed to scramble ashore but the remaining two crew were unable to reach the shore because of the deep water between. With great difficulty the boat was towed off the rocks and taken up river to North Shields, where she was beached and the two people landed. The IRB then put out to escort an Enterprise dinghy which was being towed in by a motor boat. The sailing club's Bass boat which had rescued the dinghy's crew was also escorted. The IRB returned to her station at 3.50 p.m.

Blyth, Northumberland. At 2 p.m.

on 15th May, 1965, the new Blyth IRB launched on exercise for the purpose of training crew members. During the course of the exercise, which was held at high water in a moderate southerly breeze and slight sea, a person on the pier signalled to the crew that a yacht with two people on board had capsized one mile east of the pier. A helicopter, which was also on exercise, attempted to rescue the crew but abandoned the attempt when the IRB arrived. The IRB towed the yacht with the two occupants on board to the harbour and returned to her station at 4 p.m.

Walmer, Kent. At approximately 3.5 p.m. on i6th May, 1965, life-boatmen at the boat house saw a sailing dinghy capsize half a mile from the station. At 3.5 the 1KB launched in a strong westsouth- westerly breeze and choppy sea. It was two hours after high water. The IRB succeeded in towing the sailing dinghy, which had been righted and had two people on board, to the beach. On proceeding seawards to cruise amongst other dinghies, the IRB found the motor boat Glynis, with two people on board, in difficulties with her engine broken down.

The motor boat was taken in tow to the shore and the IRB returned to her station at 4.30 p.m.

Blyth, Northumberland. At 8.15 p.m. on 2oth May, 1965, while the IRB was being exercised, a skiff with one person in board was seen to capsize in the south harbour. The IRB proceeded to the position hi a moderate easterly breeze and smooth sea. It was high water.

The person was taken from the water and with the skiff in tow the IRB returned to her station at 8.30. She then continued exercising until 9.30 p.m.

West Mersea, Essex. At approx.

8.10 p.m. on 22nd May, 1965, the honorary secretary was informed that a sailingdinghy had capsized half a mile southeast of the station. At. 8.12 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle southeasterly breeze and slight sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat found the dinghy, whose occupant was lying on the bottom of the capsized boat, and took him on board. After landing him the IRB returned to the dinghy, righted her, bailed her out and towed her to West Mersea which was reached at 9 p.m.

Largs, Ayrshire. At 11.30 a.m. on 23rd May, 1965, the crew of the inshore rescue boat which was on exercise saw a sailing dinghy with two people on board capsize one and a half miles south of the station. The IRB made for the capsized dinghy in a fresh easterly breeze and choppy sea. The tide was flooding. One of the crew was taken on board whilst the other assisted hi righting the dinghy, which was then towed to Largs. The IRB returned to her station at 12.1 DEER RESCUED Tynemouth, Northumberland. At 7.59 a.m. on Tuesday, the 25th May, 1965, the police informed the honorary secretary that a deer which was being chased by them had jumped from the pier and was swimming strongly to the north-east after clearing the heavy, confused sea by the pier. At 8.6 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle to moderate easterly breeze and moderate sea.

The tide was flooding. The inshore rescue boat soon sighted the deer, which was still swimming strongly. With great difficulty the deer was hauled aboard and taken to the beach near the life-boat house where it was transferred to the care of the police and the R.S.P.C.A. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 8.28 p.m. The deer was released a few days later in the country, fully recovered from its ordeal.

Mudeford, Hampshire. At 3.50 p.m.

on 28th May, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a speedboat was hi difficulties off Southbourne.

At 3.55 the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate to fresh, gusting to strong, north-easterly breeze and smooth sea. It was low water. The IRB proceeded to the position given and came up with the speedboat Lotita with a crew of two, who were taken aboard the IRB. The speedboat was taken in tow and the IRB returned to her station at 4.45 p.m.

Worthing, Sussex. At i.io p.m. on 2gth May, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a yacht had capsized three miles east of the station.

At 1.15 the inshore rescue boat launched in a strong north-north-easterly breeze and heavy sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat took the youth, who had taken the yacht out, on board. The IRB returned to her station at 4.15 p.m.

Broughty Ferry, Angus. At 8 p.m.

on 3ist May, 1965, a bystander informed the coxswain that a catamaran had capsized a quarter of a mile to the south of the life-boat house. At 8.5 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle northeasteriy breeze and moderate sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat came up with the catamaran Chop'n'- Change and took her crew of two aboard - they were sitting on the capsized hull.

As there was no possibility of righting or beaching the catamaran it was decided to bring the crew ashore. When this had been done the IRB returned to her station at 8.15 p.m.

Southwold, Suffolk. At 12.30 p.m.

on 5th June, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a boy was stranded on a mud bank in the River Blythe by the rising tide. At 12.40 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle easterly breeze and choppy sea. The IRB found the boy, landed him at Blythburgh, and then returned to her station which was reached at 1.20 p.m.

Walmer, Kent. At about 3.5 p.m.

on 6th June, 1965, life-boatmen at the boat house saw a sailing dinghy capsize some three-quarters of a mile southeast of the station. At 3.5 p.m. the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate to fresh southerly breeze and choppy sea. The tide was flooding. The IRB made for the position of the dinghy which had not been righted, and took her crew of two on board. The sailing dinghy was then righted by the IRB crew and towed to the beach. The IRB returned to her station at 4.10 p.m.

Happisburgh, Norfolk. At 6.45 p.m.

on i2th June, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a small boat with three people on board would capsize if her crew attempted to beach her. At 7.7 the IRB launched in a light westerly breeze and slight sea. It was high water. The IRB proceeded to the small boat which was 200 yards south of Cart Gap and took her three crew on board together with their personal effects.

After landing them the IRB brought the small boat to low water mark and returned to her station at 8.36 p.m.

Wells, Norfolk. At approximately 4.20 p.m. on 13th June, 1965, the motor mechanic saw a man in the sea up to his waist, carrying a boy. The tide was flooding and the man was calling for help. At 4.20 the IRB launched in a slight westerly breeze and corresponding sea. The man and the boy were taken on board the IRB which returned to her station at 4.25 p.m.

Llandudno, Caernarvonshire. At 7.25 p.m. on I3th June, 1965, the honorary secretary was informed that a boy had fallen 190 feet on Great Ormes Head.

At 7.35 the IRB launched in light airs and a calm sea. The tide was flooding.

The IRB made for the position given and took the boy to the life-boat slipway, where an ambulance was waiting to take him to hospital. The boy unfortunately died after admission. The IRB returned to her station at 7.49 p.m.

Redcar, Yorkshire. At approximately 9.10 p.m. on i4th June, 1965, the owner of the speedboat Miranda informed the coxswain-mechanic that his boat with two people on board had broken down half a mile north-east of the station and was drifting out to sea on an offshore breeze. At 9.10 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle to moderate southwesterly breeze and calm sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat came up with the Miranda, which had no oars on board, and took her in tow. The IRB returned to her station at 9.25 p.m.

Abcrsoch, Caernarvonshire. At 4.35 p.m. on 15th June, 1965, the acting honorary secretary was informed that a canoe had capsized 500 yards south-east of Benor Head. At 4.40 the inshore rescue boat launched in a strong south-westerly breeze and short steep sea. It was low water. The IRB made for the canoe and picked up one of the crew of two who had become separated when the canoe had capsized. The remaining crew member swam with the canoe to shallow water.

The IRB returned to her station at 4.50 p.m. A donation to the Institution's funds has been received from a relative of one of the crew.

Bangor, Co. Down; At 8.51 p.m. on 15th June, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a dinghy with two people on board was in difficulties off Craigavad. At 8.57 the IRB launched in a strong, gusting to gale force southsouth- westerly wind and corresponding sea. The tide was flooding. The IRB took the two people on board and with the dinghy in tow she proceeded to Cultra, where a motor boat from the Royal North of Ireland Yacht dub came out to meet her and took over the tow of the dinghy.

The two people were landed at the Yacht Club's jetty and the IRB returned to her station, which was reached at 10.22 p.m.

Tynemouth, Northumberland. At about 4 p.m. on 2oth June, 1965, the coxswain and another man were watching dinghies racing in the estuary when a sudden gust of wind capsized four dinghies at once. The sailing club's rescue boats were unable to cope and so the inshore rescue boat was launched at 4.7 in a strong north-westerly breeze and choppy sea. The tide was flooding. One dinghy which had capsized and was in a dangerous position near the south pier rocks was righted and lashed alongside the inshore rescue boat. The crew of one of the dinghies was taken on board the inshore rescue boat. The inshore rescue boat then proceeded to another sailing dinghy whose crew were in the water.

After the two people had been taken on board, the dinghy was lashed alongside the IRB and the two sailing dinghies and three people were taken to the South Shields Yacht Club. The IRB returned to her station at 4.50 p.m.

North Sunderland, Northumberland.

At 4.3 p.m. on 20th June, 1965, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a speedboat had capsized off Beadnell. At 4.9 the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle, gusting to fresh, west-south-westerly breeze and slight sea. The tide was flooding.

The speedboat had a crew of four, one of whom was on the hull. The boat was being kept afloat by two other members of the crew, who were wearing skin diving equipment. The fourth crew member was swimming for the shore to get assistance.

The inshore rescue boat took the crew member from the hull of the boat on board, together with the man swimming for the shore.

Another speedboat Taurus II skippered by Mr. Stuart Hall and crewed by the coxswain, second coxswain and bowman of the life-boat, took the capsized speedboat in tow and brought the remaining two crew members to the shore. The inshore rescue boat returned to her station at 4.26 p.m. A helicopter also took oS to help in the rescue operations.

Lymington, Hampshire. At 7.5 a.m.

on 22nd June, 1965, the police informed the acting honorary secretary that a fishing boat was overdue. At 7.25 the inshore rescue boat was launched in a slight, gusting to gentle, south-westerly breeze and corresponding sea. The tide was ebbing. The inshore rescue boat searched for the fishing boat, which was found on Solent Marsh at Sowley. The crew of three were taken on board the inshore rescue boat, and with the fishing boat No. 265 in tow she returned to her station, which was reached at 9.10 p.m.

A donation to the Institution's funds was received from the owner of the fishing boat.

St. Ives, Cornwall. At 10.35 a.m. on 22nd June, 1965, two members of the inshore rescue boat crew saw the motor cruiser El Toro in difficulties with engine failure one mile south-south-east of St Ives head. At 10.38 the inshore rescue boat launched in a moderate northnorth- westerly breeze and rough sea.

The tide was flooding. The inshore rescue boat put one of its crew on board the El Toro to assist the two people aboard and the motor cruiser was then taken in tow to St. Ives Harbour. The IRB returned to her station at 11.30 p.m.

West Mersea, Essex. At 4.15 p.m.

on 24th June, 65, the coastguard reported that a cabin cruiser was drifting down the river Blackwater past Stone.

At 4.20 the IRB launched in a strong gusting to near gale force south-westerly wind and moderate sea. The tide was flooding: The IRB came up with the cabin cruiser whose crew of two were making distress signals. The cabin cruiser's outboard motor was out of action and there was no suitable gear on board for anchoring her. The IRB took the cabin cruiser in to,w to Stone and returned to her'station at 5130, One of the two who were rescued made a gift to the fccew.

St. Ives, Cornwall. At 3 p.m. on 34th June, 1965, a member of the inshore rescue boat crew waS informed that' an flntboard motor boat had .broken down $E St. Ives Head and that another motor boat had gone to, her assistance. On investigation it was noticed that the occupants of both boats were waving for help. The IRB was launched at 3-ib in a gentle to moderate south-south-westerly breeze and moderate sea. The tide was ebbing. The IRB came up with the motor bbats Seagull and Jennifer, each of which had three people on board. They were" taken into the IRB which then returned with the two motor boats in tow, teaching her station at 4; 10 p.m.

Tramore, Co. Waterford. At 3.5 jn. on 26th June, 1965, members of the inshore'rescue'boat crew saw two people waving towels to attract attention at the foot of the cliffs about a quarter of a mile north-east of the station. The IRB had launched at 3 o'clock to train a new crew member. She made for the position in a slight to gentle south-westerly breeze and choppy sea. The tide was flooding. The two people1 were not in immediate danger and the coxswain decided that an extra,and experienced crew member was needed.

Having embarked the extra crew member, the inshore rescue boat returned to the two people and dropped anchor. The IRE was veered in on a line and a crew member climbed up the rocks to help the two people down to the boat. The anchor cable became entangled in seaweed and had to be cut, and the IRB was taken out under engine at 4.25. She returned to Tramore, where the two people were landed, and then went back to the foot of .the cliffs 'to .Tecoveif.her anchor and chain, finally returning to her station at 6.45 p,na.

Eastney, Hampshire. At 4.53 p.m., on 29th June, 1965, the coastguard inforged the honorary secretary* that a sailing dinghy had capsized i ooo yards off Eastney Beach. At 5 o'clock the inshore rescue boat launched in a gentle north-easferiy breeze and corresponding sea. It was low water. The IRB took on board one of the sailing dinghy's crew who was exhausted. The other member of the crew stayed aboard and-the sailing dinghy was taken in tow, to Eastney beach. The IRB, returned to her station at 6. p.m.

Owing to pressure on space the complete list of services or attempted services by. inshore rfsctte boats during the months of April, }Aay and June 1965 has had. to be omitted. " ;•• • A summary covering six months mil appear in our next issue.

"the following report was received too ' late for*indkision in the June issue of THE UFE-BOST? Boulmer, Northumberland, At 9.5 a.m. on igth March, 1965, five local fishing cobles were" reported overdue by the coastguard. There was a moderate north-easterly breeze and a rough sea.

It was one hour before low water. At 9.30 the life-Boat Robert and'Dorothy Hardcastle was launched. She located the cobles and escorted them back to Boulmer, returning to her station at 2.25 p.m. The life-boat was also launched on the nth March..