Launches 37. Lives Rescued 12.

MCH. 3RD. - ROSSLARE HARBOUR, AND KILMORE, CO. WEXFORD. A the message was received at Rosslare at 4.55 P.M. that an Irish Air Force seaplane had come down in the sea off Carnsore Point. A S.S.E. wind was blowing, with a moderately rough sea. At 5.15 P.M. the Rosslare Harbour motor life-boat K.E.C.F. was launched.

She found the seaplane ashore at Ballytrent Strand, and signalled the officers on board who replied that they were no longer in danger. The life-boat returned to her station at 6.48 P.M. Meanwhile the information had also reached Kilmore, and at 6 P.M. the motor life-boat Ann Isabella Pyemont put out. She damaged her rudder in launching and after calling at the Barrells Light-vessel and Tuskar without getting information, put into Rosslare. Here she learned that her services were not needed, but as her rudder was damaged she waited for the tide, and returned to her station again at 7.30 A.M. on the following morning.

On the 5th March information was received at Rosslare Harbour from the Coast Lifeand saving Service that the Ministry of Defence wished the life-boat to be launched to stand by while attempts were made to refloat the CAERNAR seaplane.

The motor life-boat K.E.C.F. was launched at 5.15 P.M., but it was found that the surf on the beach was too heavy for anything to be done at that time. The life-boat returned to her station at 7 P.M. During the night a request was received from an officer of the Irish Air Force that the life-boat should again be launched in the morning when another attempt to refloat the machine at high water would be made. The life-boat put out again at 7.20 A.M. She stood by while the stranded seaplane was refloated at Ballytrent and then escorted her to Wexford Harbour, returning to her station at 1.30 P.M. -Rewards : Rosslare Harbour, Permanent paid crew, 1st launch, £2 6s. 6d ; 2nd launch, £2 6s. 6d.; 3rd launch, £l 3s. 6d. ; Kilmore, £33 3s. 9d.

MCH. 8TH. - GIRVAN, AYRSHIRE. During the morning a strong W.N.W. wind was blowing, with a rough sea, and the fresh water from the flooded river Girvan was making the harbour bar extremely dangerous. Five fishing boats from Girvan and two from Aroch, Moray Firth, were fishing on the Ballantrae Banks, and about ten in the morning the harbour-master reported that they were expected to return to Girvan. The life-boat Lily Glen-Glasgow, was launched at 10.20 A.M. and went outside the harbour. As each boat approached she escorted her in. She returned to her station at 11.55 A.M.-Rewards, £6 13s. MCH. 8TH. - NEW BRIGHTON, CHE: SHIRE. At 11.38 A.M. the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board reported that the Crosby Lightship was adrift. A heavy W.N.W. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea and rain squalls. The No. 1 motor life-boat William and Kate Johnston left her moorings at 11.55 A.M. and reached the lightship at 1.10 P.M. By that time she had anchored near the Formby shore. The crew of five signalled for help, but it was only after several attempts that the life-boat got along side and rescued the men. In doing so she was damaged. After reporting the rescue to Docks Board vessel Vigilant, she landed the rescued men at New Brighton at 3 P.M.

The life-boat had then to be taken off service for repairs. It was an arduous service, Har carried out in very rough weather, and the Institution granted an increase of £1 in the usual money award on the standard scale of 19s. to each member of the crew.- Standard rewards to crew, £5 14s. ; additional rewards to crew, £8. Total rewards, £15 14s. 4d.

MCH. 11TH. - DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN.

During the afternoon a strong N.W. gale sprang up, with a heavy sea. Anxiety was felt for the local fishing smacks Useful and Mannin, which were at sea, and the motor life-boat Manchester and Salford was launched at 4 P.M. She found the Useful at 4.30 P.M. making for harbour under her own power. From her the coxswain got the position of the Mannin, went in search, found her at 5 P.M., and towed her into Douglas, arriving at 6 P.M.-Rewards, £11 13s. 3d.

MCH. 11TH. - PWLLHELI, CAERNARVONSHIRE.

The life-boat motor mechanic saw a sailing yacht which appeared to be in difficulties about three miles S.E. of the lifeboathouse. A moderate N.N.W. gale was blowing, with a moderate sea and rain squalls.

The motor life-boat William Macpherson was launched at 4.45 P.M. She found the sailing yacht Minnie II, of Pwllheli, with three R.A.F. officers on board. The yacht’s head sails had been carried away in a squall and she was unmanageable. The life-boat took., her in tow and brought her safely into Pwllheli Harbour at 5.25 P.M. A letter of thanks and a donation were received from one of the rescued.-Rewards, £11 14s. 9d.

MCH. 15TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT. At 6.12 A.M. a message was received from the coastguard that two barges were in need of help to the east of the coastguard station. A moderate N.E. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat Prudential was launched at 6.26 A.M., and found the barge Cabby, of Rochester, laden with portland stone and carrying a crew of two. She had lost her anchor. The life-boat towed her into harbour. The other barge, the Colluna, of London, was towed in by the motor boat Salvor II. The life-boat returned at 7.55 A.M.-Rewards, 11s. 9d ; Property Salvage Case.

MCH. 15TH. - AMBLE, NORTHUMBERLAND.

The motor life-boat Frederick and Emma, which was placed at Amble when that life-boat station was reopened at the beginning of 1939, received her first service call at 8.30 A.M. She put out to the help of the fishing cobles Providence and Children’s Friend, of Amble, which had been seen to be in difficulties. A moderate northerly wind was blowing, with a heavy swell. The lifeboat went first to the Providence and escorted her into harbour. She then put out again to the Children’s Friend, but found that the boat had been beached at Alnmouth. The life-boat returned to her station at 10.45 A.M. -Rewards, £3.

MCH. 15TH. - EYEMOUTH, BERWICKSHIRE.

During the morning several fishing vessels were returning to harbour. A heavy sea was running in the bay, and the motor life-boat Frank and William Oates was launched at 9.45 A.M. in readiness to help if needed. She stood by at the pier until the vessels had discharged their catches and left again, and returned ashore at 12.30 P.M.- Rewards, £l0 16s.

MCH. 15TH. - WHITBY, YORKSHIRE.

During the morning five Whitby fishing vessels put to sea at 5 A.M. A strong N.N.E. wind was blowing, with a heavy broken sea. The sea increased and at 10 A.M. the No. 1 motor life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth was launched. She found the Venus outside the Rock Buoy and escorted her back into harbour. Putting off again she escorted the Gallilee, Success, Pilot Me and Provider separately into harbour. The life-boat returned to her station at 2.15 P.M.-Rewards, £8 5s. 6d.

MCH. 17TH. - SCARBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE.

At 7.50 A.M. the life-boat coxswain noticed that the local motor fishing boat Hyperion, which was making for harbour, did not dare attempt to get in. A strong N.E. gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. The motor life-boat Herbert Joy II was launched at 8 A.M., reached the Hyperion about one and a half miles to the N.E. and escorted her into harbour.-Rewards, £l9 5s. 6d.

MCH. 2OTH. - NORTH SUNDERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND. During the morning a message was received from the Seahouses coastguard that seven fishing boats of Beadnell were outside the harbour, but unable to enter owing to the very heavy swell. A westerly wind was blowing. At 10 A.M. the motor life-boat W.R.A. was launched.

She stood by at the harbour entrance until five of the boats had entered and then went out and escorted in the other two boats, each in turn. The life-boat returned to her station at 12.15 P.M.-Rewards, £13.

MCH. 2OTH. - WICK, CAITHNESSSHIRE.

Shortly before midday the lifeboat coxswain reported that several small fishing boats beating in towards the bay were in danger. The weather was squally, with hail showers, and a very strong N.W. wind was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat City of Edinburgh was launched at noon, escorted to safety two small fishing boats of Wick, and returned to her station at 2 P.M.-Rewards, £6 13s.

MCH. 20TH. - CROMER, NORFOLK. A wireless message sent out by the motor vessel Fosna, of Bergen, that she wished to land a sick man at Cromer at 3 P.M., was passed to the life-boat station, through Mablethorpe and the coastguards, at 1.55 P.M.

The motor life-boat Harriot Dixon was launched at 2.55 P.M. in a smooth sea with a moderate W.N.W. wind. Commander J. M. Upton, the district inspector, Mr. E. P. Hansell, the honorary secretary, Dr. D.Vaughan, and an ambulance man went out. The life-boat reached the Fosna at about 3.15 P.M., and found that the man was able to get aboard her without help. He was landed at 3.40 P.M., and taken to the hospital.

The owners gave a donation of £14  - Rewards, £l3 17s.

MCH. 20TH. - DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN.

During the afternoon a whole gale sprang up from the N.W., bringing with it a heavy sea.

A watch was kept for the local fishing smack Mannin, which was at sea. As nothing had been seen of her by 3 P.M., the motor life-boat Manchester and Salford was launched at 3.30 P.M. She found the Mannin six miles S.E. by S. from Douglas. As the seas were very heavy, the life-boat towed her to Douglas, arriving at 6.30 P . M .-Rewards, £11 13s. 3d.

MCH. 20TH. - SOUTHEND - ON - SEA, ESSEX. At 8.34 P.M. the R.N. Shore Signal Station reported that rockets had been seen at Warden Point, coming from the Nore and Mouse Light-vessels. The sea was rough, with a strong squally W.N.W. breeze. The motor life-boat Greater London (Civil Service No. 3) was launched at 8.55 P.M., and found the barge British Oak, of Rochester, with a crew of two and laden with sand, about a mile N.E. of the Mouse Light-vessel. She was in a dangerous position with her mast broken and all gear overboard. With great difficulty the life-boat towed the barge into the fairway, and helped to get her gear aboard. She then put back to her station to report and refuel at about 5 A.M.; returned to the British Oak, and towed her to a safe anchorage at Sheerness. As she set out for Southend again, she saw signals from Sheerness Pier and found the yacht Don Pat, of Sheerness, with two people on board, in danger of being broken up against the pier. She towed the Don Pat to safety and returned to her station at 12.10 P.M. on the 21st March.-Barge British Oak : Property salvage case. Yacht Don Pat : Rewards, £9 17s.

MCH. 22ND. - HOLY ISLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND.

At 1.10 P.M. a steamer was reported ashore on the Plough Reef, one mile east of Holy Island. The weather was fine but cold, with a W.N.W. breeze and a choppy sea. The motor life-boat Milburn was launched at 1.20 P.M., and found the S.S.

Sphene, of Glasgow. She had a crew of eleven men on board and was bound for Dublin with a cargo of coal from Blyth. The steamer was leaking badly and the captain asked the coxswain to stand by. This the life-boat did until the vessel refloated at 2.50 P.M., and the steamer managed to reach Holy Island Harbour under her own power with the life-boat escorting her. The lifeb o a t r e t u r n e d a t 3 . 5 0 PM - R e w a r d s , £8 14s. 6d.

MCH. 24TH. - PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE . During the morning a heavy sea was rising, with a strong and increasing south-easterly wind. Two small fishing boats were out and shortly before noon it was reported that one of them was showing a distress signal. The motor life-boat Duke of Connaught was launched at 12.5 P.M., and escorted both boats to harbour, returning to her station at 1.15 P.M.. - Rewards, £6 17s. 6d.

MCH. 25TH. - FILEY, YORKSHIRE. At 7.30 A.M. the life-boat coxswain reported that three fishing cobles were out north of the Brig. The weather was bad, with heavy snow and showers, and it was decided to keep a look-out. Later the weather became worse and at 8.50 A.M. the pulling and sailing lifeboat Thomas Masterman Hardy was launched.

A rough sea was then running, with a strong N.E. wind. The life-boat escorted the boats to safety and returned to her station at 12.15 P.M. - Rewards, £16 2s.

MCH. 28TH. - ANSTRUTHER, FIFESHIRE. At 6. 15 A.M. a message was received from the Anstruther coastguard that there was a heavy swell at the harbour entrance and that the fishing fleet was returning. A moderate E.S.E. gale was blowing. The motor life-boat Nellie and Charlie was launched at 6.40 A.M. She stood by at the harbour mouth while two steam drifters and live motor boats entered. The life-boat then went to another boat, about a mile off shore, and escorted her in, returning to her station at 8.15 A.M. - Rewards, £12 13s. 3d.

The following life-boats were launched, but no services were rendered for the reasons given:

MCH. 2ND. - ANSTRUTHER, FIFE-SHIRE. A fishing boat had caught fire, but her crew were taken aboard another fishing boat. - Rewards, £11 7s. 6d.

MCH. 6TH. - WALTON AND FRINTON, ESSEX. The crew of the fishing boat Marie Suzanne, of Ostend, had abandoned their sinking vessel in a small boat, but they were picked up by the Dutch motor vessel Jutland and landed at Dover. - Rewards, £35 6s. 6d.

MCH. 6TH. - LERWICK, SHETLANDS.

A trawler was in distress and her crew had landed on the uninhabited island of Hascosay, but they were taken off by another trawler.- Rewards, £13 6s. 6d.

MCH. 8TH. - BALTIMORE, CO. CORK.

A trawler’s engine had broken down, but she had put it right and went on her way without help. - Rewards, £21 1s.MCH. 10TH. - CLACTON - ON - SEA, ESSEX. A barge had sunk, but her crew had already been saved when the life-boat arrived. - Rewards, £6 19s.

MCH. 10TH. - ANSTRUTHER, FIFESHIRE.

A fishing boat had gone ashore, but she refloated unaided. - Rewards, £17 10s.

MCH. 11TH. - RAMSEY, ISLE OF MAN.

A small rowing boat had been reported drifting out to sea, but she succeeded in reaching land without help. - Rewards.

£30 16s. 9d.

MCH. 16TH. - WHITBY, YORKSHIRE. A coble had made a signal for help, but she was taken in tow by another coble. - Rewards, £3 6s.

MCH. 18TH. - COURTMACSHERRY HARBOUR, CO. CORK. A motor boat had been reported in distress off the Old Head of Kinsale, but she made safety while the lifeboat was searching for her.-Rewards, £13 11s. 6d.

MCH. 20TH. - AMBLE, NORTHUMBERLAND.

Signals had been reported to the S.E. of Coquet Island, but nothing could be found. - Rewards, £15.

MCH. 20TH. - WHITEHILLS, BANFFSHIRE, AND FRASERBURGH, ABERDEENSIIIRE.

A motor salmon-coble was reported overdue, but she was picked up and towed to safety by a motor boat. - Rewards : Whitehills, £9 7s. 9d. ; Fraserburgh, £7 6s. 6d.

MCH. 22ND. - EXMOUTH, DEVON. An aeroplane had come down in the sea, but her crew were saved by a small boat from the shore.-Rewards, £26 15s. (See “ Services by Shore-boats,” Sidmouth, page 93.) MCH. 22ND. - THE HUMBER, YORKSHIRE.

A steamer had collided with a trawler seventeen miles N.N.E. of the Humber. She was badly damaged and began to sink, but her crew were rescued by the trawler. - Permanent paid crew : Rewards, 18s.

MCH. 26TH. - THE HUMBER, YORKSHIRE.

Rockets had been reported seven miles N.E. of Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast, but nothing could be found. - Permanent paid crew : Rewards; 9s.