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The War Department Motor Vessel Caddel

NOVEMBER 3RD. - WELLS, NORFOLK.

At 5.42 in the evening, information was received from the naval authorities at Great Yarmouth, through the coastguard, that a motor vessel; outside Wells harbour, was leaking and in need of help. A light westerly wind was blowing, with a moderate sea. The motor life-boat Royal Silver Jubilee, 1910- 1935 was launched at 6.30, and found the War Department motor vessel Caddel. She had a crew of five. Two life-boatmen were put on board her and brought her in. - Rewards, £21 19s..