JANUARY 8TH. - ILFRACOMBE, DEVON.

During the evening a request was received at the pier for a doctor to be sent to a naval vessel in the Bristol Channel. As no other suitable boat was available the motor lifeboat Rosabella put out at 7.40 P.M. A strong S.E. wind was blowing, with a moderate sea. She put the doctor on board the naval vessel but unfortunately the injured man for whom he was wanted had already died. The life-boat returned to her station at 8.40 P.M. - Rewards, £24 6s..