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The Bullfinch, of Paignton

JUNE 1ST. - TORBAY, DEVON. At three o'clock in the afternoon the motor life-boat George Shee set out on a publicity cruise. A fresh south-westerly breeze was blowing.

with a steep, choppy sea. The life-boat saw a motor boat driving towards a lee shore near Torquay. She altered course, and found the Bullfinch, of Paignton, with a man on board.

He was unable to restart his engine. She towed the boat to Paignton at 5.25, and returned to her station, arriving at 5.55.- Rewards, £3 7s..