(Including those in which no service was rendered.

Launches before the outbreak of war on 3rd September - - - 266

Launches after the outbreak of war                 - - - - - - - - - 419

Total of launches of life-boats                                - - - - - - 685

Of the 419 launches after the outbreak of war 200 were to vessels and aeroplanes in distress through attack by the enemy, or on account of the war, and 219 were to vessels in distress from other causes.