Four rescued EARLY ON FRIDAY, November 12, 1982, the 17ft 6in fishing boat Lady Theresa was seen leaving Redcar and, as it was a rough morning, a watch was kept on her from the lifeboathouse. At 1213 a passer by informed Coxswain David Buckworth that a small boat looking as though she needed help had been sighted about a mile north east of the lifeboat station. The coxswain informed Tees Coastguard and the station honorary secretary and at 1221 Redcar's 37ft Oakley lifeboat Sir James Knott was launched from her carriage.

By now a gale to strong gale, force 8 to 9, gusting at times to storm force 10 was blowing from the south west and the sea was rough. It was one hour after high water.

Coxswain Buckworth brought the lifeboat alongside the fishing boat at 1233 and her four occupants were transferred to the lifeboat. A tow was then rigged and the lifeboat and Lady Theresa reached Redcar at 1250. The lifeboat was rehoused and once again ready for service at 1335.

For this service a letter of appreciation signed by Rear Admiral W. J.

Graham, director of the Institution, was sent to Coxswain David Buckworth and his crew..