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Empire Lundy, of Goole

JULY 19TH. - FISHGUARD, PEMBROKESHIRE.

At 7.50 in the evening the coastguard telephoned that a vessel fourteen miles north of Strumble Head needed help.

The motor life-boat White Star was launched at 8.35 in a light westerly wind and a smooth sea, and at 11.5 found the vessel sixteen miles north of the head. She was the motor vessel Empire Lundy, of Goole, bound for Cardiff with motor spirit. Her engine had broken down. At the request of the master the lifeboat attempted to tow the vessel. She could not do it and remained standing by until a tug arrived from Milford Haven. She then returned to her station, arriving at 7.50 next morning. - Rewards, £13 19s.