OCT. 25TH. - DOVER, KENT. The motor life-boat Sir William Hillary was launched at 4.50 P.M. at the request of the chief of staff of H.M. Naval Base at Dover. A strong E.N.E. wind was blowing, with a moderate sea. As the service was of a secret nature, no information was given by the naval authorities. The life-boat returned to her station at 9.15 P.M. - Expenses met by naval authorities..