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The S.S. Eminence, of Rochester

NOVEMBER 27TH. - TORBAY, DEVON.

At 7.25 at night a message was received from the Berry Head coastguard that the S.S.

Eminence, of Rochester, had anchored in Torbay. She had a man on board with an injured spine, and had asked for a doctor. As a fresh to strong south-westerly gale was blowing, with torrential rain, the port medical officer asked that the life-boat should go, The motor life-boat George Shee put out at eight o’clock with a doctor, and brought the injured man ashore. She arrived back at her station at 9.30. - Rewards, £11 17s..