NOVEMBER 18TH. - RUNSWICK, YORKSHIRE.

The Staithes fishing boats Minnie, Flora and Star of Hope had put to sea at 10 A.M. in fine weather, but by 1.45 PM. the N.W. wind had increased and the sea had become very rough, making it dangerous forthe boats when returning. The motor lifeboat Robert Patton - The Always Ready was launched at 2.15 P.M., and went to Staithes.

She escorted all the boats into safety, and reached her station again at 4.30 P.M. - Rewards, £9 16s..