The American Forces Tug No. 672 and a Ship's Boat
SEPTEMBER 15TH. - THE MUMBLES, AND BARRY DOCK, GLAMORGANSHIRE.
The American Forces tug N o . 6 7 2 had grounded on the Tusker Rock, off Porthcawl, but she overturned before the life-boat reached the scene. Eight of her crew of twelve got ashore in their life-belts ; the remaining four were lost. Later it was reported that the ship’s boat was adrift with men aboard, and the Barry Dock life-boat was sent out, but she was recalled by the coastguard. - Rewards : The Mumbles, £8 1s. 3d. ; Barry Dock, £9 18s. 6d..