COVER PICTURE November 17, 1974, and all is quiet at Wells-next-the-sea: Wells 37' Oakley lifeboat, Ernest Tom Nethercoat, moored at the quay, waits to be rehoused after launching on service the previous evening. After a report of distress flares, the lifeboat had been launched at 1551 on a flood tide in fine weather with good visibility; the sea was moderate and a gentle westerly breeze blowing. She arrived alongside the casualty, a converted MFV, at 1702 about half a nautical mile off shore from Blakeney Watch House, to find her making water heavily. The second coxswain was put on board and the MFV towed back to Wells Harbour. The photograph was taken by Leslie Marr.

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