trolley as the only mechanical means of conveying anything to the Point from Kilnsey was especially interesting because it was on this vehicle that I had to transport my boxes of books. Memory tells me that there was never any wind available on my visits so that I had to push the wretched thing there and back from Kilnsey. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my visits to the Point and I have happy memories of the people there.—H. j. B.

WOODFIELD, Beckfoot House, Carters Lane, Ilkley, Yorkshire.

Caister record From the autumn 'Notes of the Quarter' I see that Ramsgate had just made its 2,000th rescue; congratulations to them. I was, however disappointed to see that Caister was not mentioned along with Gorleston and Holyhead.

The station was established in 1857, the youngest of all mentioned, and officially closed in 1969; during that period a total of 1,814 lives were saved.

This was not the end of lifesaving at Caister, for since 1969 a volunteer service has operated and approximately 15 more lives have been saved.— FRANK H. MUIRHEAD, 43 Howards Hill West, Cromer, Norfolk.

Newfoundland Dogs • I am researching for a book on the Newfoundland dog and wonder if any readers of THE LIFEBOAT can help me.

Newfoundlands have a well-earned reputation as life-savers and there have been many instances of people being rescued from drowning by these dogs.

They were also kept by fishermen, to help with pulling in nets.

If any readers know of any particular stories, I would be very grateful to hear them. I would be particularly interested if anyone had any photographs which they would be prepared to lend me. I will, of course, refund the postage and ensure their safe return.—MRS D. s.

COOPER, Vine Court, Bowbridge Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2JH.

German Airmen % I should be pleased to hear from readers who may have been involved in the rescue of German airmen around our coasts during the war years. I would also like to see any photographs of these incidents, all of which would be returned.

My brother-in-law, Ken Wakefield, hopes to write a book about German air operations over this country and he is particularly interested in West Country incidents. All letters will, of course, be answered.—CLIFFORD VINCENT, 6 Canowie Road, Bristol, BS6 7HS..