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On January 23 Bembridge Lifeboat the 48Ft 6In Solent Jack Shayler and the Lees Launched In Gale Force Winds to Stand By the Coaster Greta C at Anchor Off St.Cathe

On January 23 Bembridge lifeboat, the 48ft 6in Solent Jack Shayler and the Lees, launched in gale force winds to stand by the coaster Greta C, at anchor off St Catherines with engine failure and awaiting a tug. When the tug arrived, the lifeboat (just discernible between the other two boats) put a line aboard the coaster for the tug, which then took the coaster in tow to Cowes. photograph by courtesy of 'Isle of Wight Weekly Post'.

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