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Sea Queen

NOV. 13TH. - HASTINGS, SUSSEX. At 7 A.M. flare were seen to the eastward. This, was confirmed by the Fairlight Coastguard Station. A light S.S.W. breeze was blowing.

The sea was smooth. At 7.25 A.M. the motor life-boat Cyril and Lilian Bishop was launched at dead low water, and found the fishing boat Sea Queen, of Hastings, with her engine broken down fifty yards from a ledge of rocks. She towed her to Hastings, with her crew of two, returning to her station at 8.15 A.M. - Rewards, £21 12s. 3d..