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Aghia Eirini

DEC. 3 R D . - WALMER, KENT. The coastguard had reported flares, and the lifeboat put out, in a southerly gale, with very heavy seas and hail squalls. She found the Greek steamer Aghia Eirini. The steamer did not need the life-boat‘s help but asked for a pilot and a tug. The life-boat signalled the information to the guard ship and the coastguard and returned to her station- Rewards, £29 0s. 6d..