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An Examination Vessel

NOVEMBER 12TH. - SHOREHAM HARBOUR, SUSSEX. The motor life-boat Queen Victoria, on temporary duty at Shoreham, was lying alongside Benes Wharf, Kingston, in an exposed position. The weather was severe, and as the life-boat might have received damage if allowed to remain, it was decided to move her inside the lock at Southwick. While this was being done the life-boat was able to help a small examination vessel, which was in the same danger. The seas were breaking over her stern, tilling her, and she could not be moved under her own power. - Rewards, £2 5s..