DECEMBER 1ST. - WHITBY, YORKSHIRE.

While the fishing fleet was out the northerly wind increased until it was blowing strongly, with squalls, bringing a rough sea, which made the harbour entrance dangerous for the returning boats, and at 11.15 A.M.

the motor life-boat Mary Ann Hepworth was launched. She met three boats a mile beyond the Rock Buoy and escorted them into harbour. Putting out again she escorted in a further seven boats and returned to her station at 3.15 P.M. - Rewards, £7 11s..