THE LIFE-BOAT.

JOURNAL

OF THE IRo^al IKational %ife*Boat Jnstitution,

(ISSUED QCABTBBLY.)

VOL. XIX. -No. 211.] IST FEBRUARY, 1904. [WM

IMPORTANT.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

Owing to Expiration of Lease the Committee of Management have been compelled to REMOVE the Headquarters of the Institution from 14, John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C., where they had been since 1855, to 20, CHARING CROSS ROAD, London, W.C.

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THE DUTY OF WATCHING THE COAST FOR CASUALTIES. THE exact position which the ROYAL deal of encouragement and praise from NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION occu- the public press, which at the same pies with regard to keeping a watch time does not hesitate, and rightly so, for casualties seems to be very little to call for investigation should mistakes understood by the general public, the be made. Life-boat men understand result being that on several occasions this. What however does press heavily the Coxswains of Life-boats and others on them are accusations of failure to responsible for the management of the carry out duties which are not theirs, branches have incurred unmerited the result often being that the names censure at the hands of writers to the of Coxswains and crews are bandied public press for not having launched about the locality for having shirked their Life - boats. Accusations made their work. The imputation sticks, for without a sound knowledge of the the explanation does not get the same subject have generally a very dis- circulation as the accusation, and very concerting effect—in fact do not tend often is not even seen or heard. On towards the object which the writer such occasions men are apt to resign has in view, namely, to smarten up the their offices in dudgeon, the local organi- organisation which he has been at some sation is completely upset and the pains to criticise. This is especially the writer of the criticism has produced case in Life-boat work, for it must be the reverse effect of what he, in perfect remembered that, to a great extent, the good faith, intended. Now this question organisation is a voluntary one, and of watching the coast is precisely one of consequently unmerited censure falls these pitfalls, and it is hoped a word heavier than it would on an under- of explanation with regard to it may taking run on the usual business lines, make the position of the Institution as where such fault-finding would be dis- to this duty clear to the public. regarded. It is not intended to con- In the first place the duty of watching vey by these words that the Life-boat the coast and reporting casualties lies service is so sensitive that a different with the Institution's best friends and code of criticism must be employed for allies, H.M. Coastguard, and in such its special benefit. Far from it. Such parts of the coast of Great Britain and matters as the efficiency and design of Ireland where the Coastguard is estab- the Life-boats, the method of manning lished the Life-boat authorities look them, the general organisation and primarily to that body to be informed finances, often have been the subject if the services of the Life-boat are likely of keenest and unrestricted discussion; to be required. The Admiralty instruc- and those responsible for the manage- tions are most precise on this point; ment of the Life-boat Institution would and since the introduction—as the result be the last to raise objection or say of the Institution's effort—of the elec- that they were entitled to any special trical communications along the coast, treatment. It is the subjects which the Admiralty have further shown their directly affect the honour of the men appreciation of the work undertaken by who man the Life-boats which are the the Life-boat Institution, by issuing most delicate to handle. more detailed instructions to the Coast- Life-boat work must, in its nature, guard as to the duties to be observed be very prominent. It is usually done in informing the Life-boat stations in difficult circumstances, and those should a casualty be seen or reported who do it deservedly receive a good | by telephone or telegraph. IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 3

The first paragraph of the Admiralty | may be ; but the object of connecting regulations, dealing with the Coast- the stations by telegraph or telephone guard's duties in connection with re- is that the Life-boat authorities may at porting casualties, reads as follows :— once be informed if any vessel is seen 1. " At places where a Royal National in distress, and on them rests the Life-boat is stationed, the station officer responsibility of launching the Life- will communicate, in any cases of boat." casualty, with the members of the Enough has been quoted to show local institution, who take all responsi- clearly where the responsibility of bility as to the launching of their boat, watching the coast and of informing the and the risk of launching the Coast- Life-boat authorities of casualties lies. guard boat should be avoided when a The duties of the Coastguard and those more serviceable one is at hand." of the local officials of the ROYAL This paragraph very clearly shows NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION are the attitude which the Admiralty expects distinctly laid clown, the latter's responsi- the Coastguard to take up with regard bilities beginning when they have been to the Life-boats, and at the same time informed of the apparent need for the shows the confidence that is placed in services of their Life-boat. Although the Life-boats by expecting that they paragraph 5 in some measure particular- should be launched instead of taking ises as to the Coastguard informing the the risk of sending the Coastguard windward Life-boat, and throws a certain boats into danger. The next para- amount of responsibility on them (the graphs have already been quoted in Coastguard) as to which Life-boat to this journal when dealing with the report the casualty to, there is no subject of electrical communications ambiguousness about paragraph 1, which (see Vol. XVII., No. 189, August, distinctly lays down that at places where 1898), but paragraph 5 bears so much a Life-boat is stationed, and the Coast- on the matter in discussion that it is guard see or hear of a casualty, it is worth while quoting it again. their duty to give notice to the Life- 5. " In the event of a Coastguard boat authorities. This is a very im- officer or man observing a vessel in portant rule, especially advantageous distress (including vessels ashore), or on occasions when information may signals of distress, or hearing guns have been obtained by the Coastguard, denoting a vessel in distress, he will through the telephone or other sources, at once take the necessary steps to of a casualty at some distance off, and inform the authorities connected with out of sight of the Life-boat station. the windward Life-boat either by tele- The Life-boat authorities are, or should phone or telegraph, as the case may be, be, informed, and the necessary steps unless he should consider the circum- taken to get the boat ready for launch- stances require the launch of another ing or transporting; if the latter, early Life-boat or other Life-boats, in which information is most valuable, for horses case he will advise the authorities of and their attendants can be summoned ; such Life-boat or Life-boats accordingly." in the meanwhile further information The next paragraph also is much to can be obtained as to the nature of the the point. casualty, and even if the services of the 6. " All officers and men of the Coast- boat are not required, no harm is done guard are to bear in mind the importance by having everything ready. of carrying out these orders implicitly. In order to ensure, so far as possible, It is not a question of using their own that casualties shall be reported, the judgment as to what use the Life-boat Life-boat Institution has made the

B 2 THE LIFE-BOAT. .[IsT FEBRUARY, 1904. following oft'er, which has been freely There are parts of the coast of Great published, and also appears in the Britain where the inhabitants have General Regulations hung up in every formed themselves into salvage com- boathouse: "A reward of seven shillings panies, and at these places a continuous to be given to the person who brings watch is kept, and as their livelihood intelligence of a wreck in such a position depends on promptness in rendering assist- as not to be in sight of a Coastguards- I ance to vessels in distress it requires no man on duty, or other responsible look- great stretch of imagination to conceive out man." This has been found to be what a perfect system of look-out this a considerable incentive to bring in- j must be. At such places there is usually formation to the Life-boat authorities. a Life-boat, and if the salvors have Although by far the greater part of started in their salvage-boat, the Life- the coast of Great Britain in the neigh- boat is ready to follow the moment she bourhood of Life-boat stations is watched is wanted. by the Coastguard, unfortunately there There is one other provision made by is a considerable portion which is not. the Lifeboat Institution to ensure in- For instance, on the coast of Wales formation as to casualties being received. between New Quay, Cardigan and Rhos- Rule 9 of the General Regulations states neigir, in Anglesey, there are no Coast- that "A night watch may, at the dis- guard stations, although there are no cretion of the Honorary Secretary, be less than eight Life-boat stations on set in bad weather." This, of course, this stretch of coast. From the mouth is an extra precaution and intended of the Mersey to Mary port, in Cumber- chiefly to apply to those stations at land, is another hiatus of Coastguard which there are no coastguardsmen or stations; but here again there are I recognised watchman. eight Life-boat stations. There are also j All things considered, the arrange- a few isolated Life-boat stations with no ments for calling out the ROYAL Coastguard station or detachment in NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION'S boats their immediate neighbourhood. Where are satisfactory. The relations between there is no Coastguard the Life-boat H.M. Coastguard and the Institution Institution is dependent on local arrange- ; are of a coi-dial and harmonious ment. Should there be a harbour there i character, and seldom does it happen is nearly always a watchman, with whom i that complaints are made as to failure an understanding is come to as to re- i to have been informed of casualties porting casualties and signals of distress. occurring, but in such rare cases In the absence of a watchman the In- the Admiralty have always been stitution relies on its offer of a reward most prompt in setting the matter for first information, and also it must be right. remembered that in bad weather members For the Institution to undertake to of every seafaring community are to be watch the coast would be a responsibility found on the look-out—it is much to which would involve a very large out- their interest to do so; an opportunity lay, diverting a considerable amount of may present itself of earning salvage, the funds, resulting in crippling its work or should the Life-boat be required there in other directions. That there is no need is a pecuniary advantage accruing to a for such a step can be easily understood large number of persons employed as by any one taking the trouble to study crew and launchers. the existing arrangements. IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT.

LIFE-BOAT SATURDAY FUND. THE year 1903 has come and gone, and large centres of industry, which hitherto we are glad to be able to congratulate have either held aloof altogether from most cordially all the Life-boat Saturday the work, or contributed but sparingly workers throughout the United Kingdom to it. The movement is one which on the almost unexpected success which the " working classes" of the United accompanied their zealous and self- Kingdom — to obtain the support of denying efforts during the year to whom the Fund was originated—should assist the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT more especially aid and encourage, as INSTITUTION. Times have certainly they are perhaps more directly interested been somewhat bad, and men in all than others in the safety of our ships the walks of life have been asserting and sailors, contributing as they do loudly that "nothing is doing," money more largely to the seafaring ranks, scarce, and prospects far from reassuring. and depending in no small measure on Nevertheless, the Saturday Committees their " voyages to and fro" for those and their most invaluable adjunct, the necessaries -which, constitute the main Ladies' Auxiliaries, have not been staple of life. Were it not for the daunted, but worked on bravely and Life-boat Institution and the great enthusiastically, with the gratifying national life-saving service it provides result that at the close of the year it with its 289 Life-boats and the thousands was found that more cities and towns of gallant men who man them, the had aided the movement than in 1902, dangers and difficulties connected with and, which is even more important, the British imports and exports would be net proceeds of the collections made vastly increased. To assure the main- showed a marked improvement. We tenance in efficiency of the ROYAL are told that nothing succeeds like NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION is success ; we may therefore fairly hope the sole aim and object of the Life- without being accused of being either boat Saturday Fund; and its com- over sanguine or optimistic that even mittee, helpers, and auxiliaries have yet better times are in store for the earned, and are continuing to earn, Life-boat Saturday Fund, and that the the gratitude of the Committee of new year's program will include the Management for their important and co-operation of some of the few remaining very necessary support.

SERVICES OF THE LIFE-BOATS OF THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION. CARDIGAN.—In the early morning of were set and the vessel brought to a the 16th March, while a strong gale safe anchorage. was blowing, signals of distress were seen from a ketch in Cardigan Bay. WINTEKTON, NOBFOLK.—In a strong The Life-boat Lizzie and Charles Leigh S.W. breeze on the 16th March the Clare was promptly launched and went schooner Agnes, of Faversham, stranded to her help. She proved to be the near the Cockle Light-vessel. A yawl ketch Morcel, of Treguier. The crew put off to her assistance, but on arrival declined to leave her, but asked that signalled for more help. In response, some help might be given to them. Two the Life-boat proceeded to her and, Life-boatmen were therefore put on having put some men on board who board and with their assistance, sails assisted in laying out anchors, she stood THE LIFE-BOAT. [Isx FEBRUARY, 1904. by until the rising tide floated the TENBY, PEMBROKESHIRE. — On the schooner clear. The Life-boat then night of the 25th March signals of returned ashore. distress were seen to the eastward from the Coastguard station. On it being APPLEDOKE, DEVONSHIRE. — About reported the Life-boat William and Mary 1.15 P.M. on the 23rd March, the ketch Devey was launched and proceeded to Camille, of Nantes, while bound from the vessel, which proved to be the s.s. that place to Fremington, with a cargo Peritia, of Flensburg, bound from Burry- of oil, attempted to come through the port to Rostock, with a cargo of coal. "south gut" and stranded. In response It transpired that while the steamer to her signals of distress the Life-boat; was crossing Llanelly Bar the cargo Jane Hannah Macdonald launched and shifted, and in trying to trim it the went to her assistance. Two Life-boat- mate and one seaman took a candle men, were put on board and with their into the hold, which caused an explosion, help the ketch was got off', and taken blowing off the hatches and badly into the West Appledore, but she was injuring the two men. At the request leaking so much that it was necessary of the Captain these two men were to beach her to prevent her sinking. taken into the boat and landed. The Life-boat afterwards returned to the DUXBAR, HADDINGTONSHIRE.—About vessel and stood by her until she was half-past five on the morning of the brought to a safe anchorage, where she '25th March information was received remained until about midday on the that the schooner Guide, of Faversham, 26th idem. In the meantime her cargo bound for Grangemouth from London had been trimmed, and the vessel again with a cargo of pig iron, was ashore on put to sea. Shortly afterwards the a reef of rocks near Whitesands, a cargo again shifted and the vessel considerable distance from the shore. became unmanageable. Distress signals The Life-boat William Arthur Millioard were shown, and in response the William and the rocket apparatus both pro- and Mary Devcij again went to her aid. ceeded to the scene of the wreck, but There was a strong S.W. wind and a the latter could not render any assist- ground sea; but before the Life-boat ance on account of the distance being reached the steamer the Hood tide had too great. At the request of the brought her into somewhat smoother Captain the Life-boat stood by the water, but her bulwarks were then vessel for nearly nine hours and was under water and the bridge was nearly able to render considerable help, awash. As many of the Life-boatmen although the position of the vessel from as could be spared were put on board, the first was hopeless. The crew, how- at the request of the Captain, and ever, with one exception, declined to worked until she was got out of imme- leave their vessel, so the Life-boat re- diate danger. The Life-boat then left turned ashore, arriving about 3 P.M. her and she was brought into the The vessel meanwhile was lying badly harbour next tide. holed and bumping heavily, and as it was evident the crew were in great NEWBIGGIX, NORTHUMBERLAND.—The danger the Hon.. Secretary decided to Life-boat Robert and Susan was launched put a watchman on duty. About 1 A.M. on the 26th March to the assistance of next morning there was a rumour that some of the local fishing cobles, in conse- the vessel had gone to pieces, but this quence of the southerly wind suddenly proved to be incorrect. It appeared increasing to a gale, and endangering the crew had endeavoured to launch the return of the boats. In one case their own boat, but it was immediately where the coble was to leeward and swamped and one of the crew nearly unable to carry sail she was taken in drowned. The, Life-boat again put off tow and brought into harbour. and rescued the seven men still on board, returning to Dunbar at 11 A.M. GEEENORE, Co. LOOTH.—On the 3rd There was a strong S.E. wind and April, about 4.30 P.M., the Coastguard moderate sea at ths time. observed two steamers approaching IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT.

Carlingford Lough from seaward, but herself, and when the tide made came not by the proper channel. The keepers off the rock; the hand who had remained of the Haulbowline Lighthouse there- j on board steered her into a safe place fore hoisted a signal and warned them and let go the anchor. Next morning of their danger, and on this being I the remainder of the crew went aboard observed both vessels turned and at- ! again, got up steam and although she tempted to put to sea again : ono suc- was leaking badly were able to take her ceeded in getting clear, but the other into safety. went on to the rocks and remained fast. As the weather was threaten- SCARBOROUGH, YORKSHIRE. — While ing and a strong S.W. breeze blowing, the fishing boat Bosebud, of Lowestoft, it was decided to launch the Life- was being sailed from that place to boat Sir Arthur Blacl;wood. This was Lerwick, on the 7th April, by two clone at C.45 P.M., and she anchored, Shetland fishermen who had just pur- at 7.15 P.M., as near the vessel as chased her, she was brought up by stress possible in case her services should be of weather and had to anchor in Scar- required. Soon after 11 P.M. she was borough Bay. After lying there all day

able to get alongside, and the Coxswain the wind, which was blowing from North, boarded the vessel, which proved to be suddenly increased about 8 P.M. to a the s.s. BospliorUK No. 48, of Constanti- hurricane, and very shortly afterwards nople, bound from Grecnock to that the Rosebud burnt a Hare for assistance. place. He .asked the master if ho re- The Life-bout Queembury at once put i|uired assistance, but he declined, at off; on getting alongside the skipper the same time asking that the boat- stated his anchors were dragging and should .stand by him. Shortly after the , that he required help to get into the steamer commenced to move on the rock, harbour. At his request the coxswain which strained her very much, and rind- put two Life-boat men 011 board, they ing that there was a great deal of water then weighed anchor and sailed in, the in the engine rmnn, the crew with one Life-boat meanwhile remaining close at exception decided, 011 account of the hand in case her services should be dangerous position, to leave her. They required. were accordingly taken into the Life- boat and landed at 1.30 A.M. After the CULLEUCOATS, NOKTIICMBKULANP. — men had left her the vessel righted Thirteen fishing-coble? were endeavour- 8 THE LIFE-BOAT. [1ST FEBRUARY, 1904. ing to return home while a heavy sea were taken into the Life-boat and landed was breaking on the bar on the 8th April. at Appledore. As they would incur considerable risk in crossing, the Life-boat Co-uperalvr NEWBIGGIN, NORTHUMBERLAND.—In No. I was launched at 9 A.M., and stood response to signals of distress shortly by the boats until they safely reached after 10 P.M. on the 27th April the the shore. She then returned ashore Life-boat Hubert and Susan went to the and was re-housed at 11.30 A.M. assistance of the s.s. Attiki, of Andros, Greece, which ran on to the rocks at APPLEDORE, DEVONSHIRE. — While Newbiggin Church Point and was badly the ketch Sylph, of Bideford, was bound damaged. There was a moderate S.E. for that port with a cargo of coal on the wind, rough sea and thick weather at 15th April, she stranded on the South the time. The captain and one of the Tail and showed signals of distress. In crew refused to leave the ship, but response, the Life-boat Jane Hannah twenty-five of the men elected to go MacDonald was at once launched to her ashore, so the Life-boat landed them assistance, and within a quarter of an soon after midnight, and the boat was hour was alongside the vessel. At the re-housed at 2 A.M. request of the Master he and his mate

CIVIL SERVICE LIFE-BOAT FUND. THE 37th Annual Meeting of the [ seven Civil Service Life-boats and Committee of this Fund was held on Stations provided by the Fund, and in- the 18th ultimo, the Chair being occu- cluding 400/., the unpaid balance of the pied by the Right Hon. Sir RALPH H. cost of erecting the Boathouse and KNOX, K.C.B. Mr. CHARLES DIBDIN, Slipway at Kingstown, and 350Z. to the honorary Secretary, stated that the augment the endowment fund of the Fund had fully maintained its popu- boat "Civil Service No. 1." The Civil larity with the Civil Service during the Service Life-boats have saved 477 lives, past year in which the Committee had and the total amount paid to the been enabled to pay to the ROYAL National Institution by the Fund since NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION the it was established in 1866 has been handsome sum of 1,541Z. 12s. Id. to 30,617Z. 5s. 4d., the whole of which has recoup the Institution every expense been raised in half-crown subscriptions entailed in 1903, in respect of the and other small amounts.

THE WRECK REGISTER AND CHART FOR THE YEAR ENDED THE 30iH JUNE, 1902. WITHIN the last few weeks we have In any case it contains an immense received from the Board of Trade their amount of deeply interesting and im- annual Blue Book, furnishing in a tho- portant information for the friends and roughly comprehensive and intelligible supporters of the ROYAL NATIONAL form very full and detailed statistics of LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION, as showing the shipping casualties "on or near" conclusively the absolute need of this the coasts of the United Kingdom great national but voluntary life-saving during the year ended on the 30th service, the work of which has been June, 1902. Probably no Blue Book carried on unostentatiously but actively issued by the Government is better for the last 80 years, the sole object of arranged or of more real interest to the operations of the Institution being the general public than that in question. to render assistance to any and all who IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT.

may be in peril of shipwreck on the of serious casualties fell from 664 to ever dangerous shores of the United 605, exclusive of cases of collision; Kingdom. whereas the total of minor casualties We propose to give in a concise form (excluding collisions) increased from the leading facts and figures supplied in ! 1,595 to 1,689. the " Wreck Abstracts," and in doing ; It is interesting to note that of the so believe that we are adopting probably • total of 4,124 casualties, 3,660 befell the best and readiest way to secure British and Colonial vessels, and 464 sympathy and support for the Life-boat foreign vessels, the British and Colonial Institution and the thousands of gallant casualties showing an increase of 173, men who man the Life-boats. as compared with the year 1900-1, The total number of shipping casualties while the foreign casualties decreased occurring on the shores of Great Britain by 57 cases. and Ireland during the year 1901-2 The localities of the casualties, was 4,124, a considerable increase of excluding collisions, were as follows :— 116 as compared with the previous East coast of England, 717, or 96 year, and the number of lives lost as more than the previous twelve months ; a result of these casualties totalled 627, south coast, 396, or 21 more than a large increase of 205 over the year } the preceding year; west coast of 1900-1, when the number of lives lost England and Scotland, and east coast numbered only 422. of Ireland, 996, or 7 less than the year The total of casualties in question !, 1900-1 ; north coast of Scotland, 101, (4,124), included every description of an increase of 8; east coast of Scot- accident which could possibly befall a land, 127, a decrease of 22; other vessel of any class—collisions, founder- parts, 214, a falling off of 27—total, ings, strandings, missing vessels, etc., 2,551, or 69 more than that of the and they are thus classified :—(1) total previous year. loss; (2) serious casualties; (3) minor The loss of life caused by the 4,124 casualties. It is satisfactory to find casualties, all descriptions of casualty that there is a decided decrease shown being taken into account, and being under the first two of these headings, distributed to the various localities the number of cases of total loss and ! and districts previously given, were as serious casualties having fallen to 1,209, | follows:—East coast of England, 273, a decrease of 50 as compared with the or 188 more than in 1900-1; south year 1900-1. The total of minor j coast of England, 23, or 15 less than casualties, however, showed a somewhat the previous year; west coast of disquieting increase, the total of the England and Scotland, and east coast year 1900-1 (2,749) having run up in of Ireland, 87, a very large decrease of the year under consideration to 2,915, 112 as compared with the preceding an excess of 166. Life, it is sad to twelve months; north coast of Scotland, report, was lost in 129 cases, an in- 14 or 21 less than in 1900-1 ; east crease of 18 cases when compared with coast of Scotland, 55, whereas there the preceding year. were only 3 during the previous year Collision cases in 1901-2 represented : in this locality; other parts, 175; as usua] a large proportion of the j total, 627. casualties, the total being 1,573, or 47 | It will be found, on reference to the more than in the year 1900-1. The '• chart of the United Kingdom, issued cases of total loss, excluding collisions, j each year, that a black dot is entered rose from 223, the number during the against each spot on the coast where preceding year, to 257 ; but the number any serious shipping casualty occurred

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SUMMART Dnritiq tfe yeajr en&ed/ th& 30^ June, 190%, the Nwmber fast or damaged on-the coasts, and in the> s.eas of th& Untied Etn s of mijrwr damage, was 41Z^ c&ul BI& loss of Life, as far as co7L be ascertained- WfXj 6Z7.

Life Boats Rocket Stations There arc, 21} Z09 in, Englarid&Wales. „ 48 46 . Scotland. 36 50 n Irelasut. „ 6 4- . Isle of Man. „ Channel Islands. 10 THE LIFE-BOAT. [1st FEBRUARY, 1904.

during the year ended the 30th June, 3,716; 1879-80,3,138; 1880-1,4,297; 1902, as well as the exact position of 1881-2, 4,367 ; 1882-3, 4,363 ; 1883-4, each of the 289 Life-boats of the ROYAL 1 4,405; 1884-5, 3,764; 1885-6, 3,596; NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION. It 1886-7, 4,224; 1887-8, 4,004; 1888-9, will thus be seen at once that the Life- 4,272; 1889-90, 4,344; 1890-1, 4,198; boats have been placed where they are 1891-2, 4,710; 1892-3, 3,499; 1893-4, likely to render the best service.. 4,951 ; 1894-5, 4,917; 1895-6, 4,620; Between the year 1861 and the 30th 1896-7, 5,277; 1897-8, 4,964 ; 1898-9, June, 1902, as many as 6,342 British, 5,040; 1899-1900,4,067; 1900-1,4,008; Colonial, and Foreign vessels were 1901-2, 4,124. Total, 157,163. wrecked on or near our coast, involving It is lamentable to find, on examina- in every case loss of life, the total tion of the Board of Trade's " Abstracts" number of lives which perished as a for the last 49 years, that during that result being 27,432. Of the 627 lives time as many as 31,271 persons perished lost during the year 1901-2, 483 were from shipwreck on or near the coasts from British and Colonial vessels, and of the United Kingdom; but notwith- 144 from Foreign vessels. On com- standing this terrible sacrifice of human paring these figures with the corre- life, it is consoling to know that had it sponding totals for the previous year, not been for the excellent rescue work an increase is shown of 131 lives lost done by the Life-boats and crews of the from British and Colonial vessels, and i ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- a large increase (more than double) of TION, and the means used and recognised 74 lives from Foreign vessels. Of the by it, that number would have been total lives lost (627), 135 were lost in considerably more than doubled, inas- foundered vessels, 60 in collisions, 237 much as the total number of lives saved in stranded vessels (an increase of 112), by these means during the same period 134 in missing vessels (a large increase was 33,900, those saved thus exceeding of 98 as compared with the year < the number who perished by 2,629. 1900-1), 61 in explosions, washed over- The Board of Trade continues it* board, etc. It is worthy of notice that excellent work with the rocket appa- only 48 of the 627 persons drowned in ratus, its 309 stations being admirably the year 1901-2 were passengers, 579 manned by H.M. Coastguard, and by of those drowned being officers or rocket brigades. The number of lives members of the crews of the vessels. ; saved by this means during the year It goes without saying that the 1902-3 was 235, an increase of 32 as number of vessels meeting with casualties | compared with the preceding year. on the coast of the United Kingdom Having regard to the great and varies, sometimes considerably, from important national work of life-saving year to year. The following table rendered to the country every year, furnishes the statistics for the last and through such a long series of years, 49 years :—1854 (last six months), 458 : by the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT 1855, 1,141; 1856, 1,153; 1857, 1,143; ;' INSTITUTION, the Committee of Manage- 1858, 1,170 ; 1859, 1,416 ; 1860,1,379 ; ment earnestly appeal to the British 1861, 1,494 ; 1862, 1,827 ; 1863, 2,001 ; public for increased and sustained 1864, 1,741 ; 1865,2,012; 1866, 2,289; financial support, without which it will 1867, 2,513 ; 1868, 2,131 ; 1869, 2,594 ; Ibe impossible for them to continue to 1870, 1,865 ; 1871, 1,927; 1872, 2,381; maintain the Life-boat service in the 1873 (first six months), 1,206; 1873-4, ! high state of efficiency which, ag 2,191; 1874-5, 4,259; 1875-6, 4,554; acknowledged on all hands, it has now 1876-7,5,017; 1877-8,4,436; 1878-9, reached. IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 11

/Vom ft Phofngraph f.Vr. C. Clarl-e, Atdclnirgh. NEW LIFE-BOATS. ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK. — It will be main streets. Here and there the remembered by our readers that in a indications of rejoicing were on quite former number of the Life-boat Journal an extensive scale. There was one (207), we mentioned that the boat on decorative arch in High Street com- this station had been replaced by a posed apparently of trawling gear ; but new Life-boat of the " Norfolk and the most satisfactory feature was the Suffolk" type modified, 46 ft. long, one general character of the display, show- of the finest sailing Life-boats ever ing wide sympathy with the object of built for the Institution ; and that a the gathering. special fund, raised some time since in Punctually at noon a procession was Winchester, through the co-operation formed and headed by the band of the of Mr. W. H. FORDER (then mayor), 1st Norfolk Brigade (E.D.R.A.). It Mr. C. S. WOOLDRIDUE, and other proceeded through the town, starting friends in Winchester of the Life-boat from the Moot Hall, a very old building cause, was by arrangement appropriated which stands for civic dignity in Aide- to this new boat, which is named the burgh. It was under the management Oily of Winchester. From various of the Divisional Officer of H.M. Coast- causes the formal inauguration of the guard, Lieut. C. MURE, R.N., whose new Life-boat station was deferred for men took part in the display, as did a time; but on the 23rd July last a the Rocket Company, with their life- great demonstration took place at Aide- saving outfit, the Life-boat men (with burgh to welcome the arrival of the a contingent of boys — their sons — Marquis and Marchioness of WINCHESTER bearing a banner), the Local Fire and the deputation from Winchester, Brigade, Volunteers, a number of including the mayor (Mr. A. J. FORT), members of different Friendly Societies, Alderman DVEB,. other members of the with banners, the Local Life-boat Com- Corporation, the Town Clerk, and Mr. mittee, the Civic functionaries of Aide- WOOLDRIDGE, to witness the launch of burgh and Winchester, and many other the boat. notabilities, the rear being brought up The town was en fete in the fullest by the Chairman of the Branch (Com- sense of the phrase. Flags and other mander F. C. U. VERNON WENTWORTH, decorations adorned almost every house R.N.) in his motor carriage, accompanied along the front and throughout the by Mrs. WENTWORTH, the Marquis and 12 THE LIFE-BOAT. [Isr FEBRUARY, 1904.

Marchioness of WINCHESTER, and Sir Institution and the men of Aldeburgh RICHARD MARTIN, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., were proud that she was to bear the President of the Aldeburgh Branch. name of such an ancient, historical When the procession reached the sea city—a city which celebrated, a few front, the company assembled in the years ago, the thousandth anniversary enclosure provided, and Sir RICHARD of the death of King Alfred the Great, MARTIN opened the proceedings by who was the first monarch of these narrating the circumstances which | realms to realise that the safety of necessitated the provision of the new this country depended on the command Life-boat, viz., the accident that hap- of the sea. (Applause.) This boat pened to their old boat, which not only ; would be well served by the Life-boat- disabled her, but led to the terrible loss men of Aldeburgh. He had known of seven of her brave crew. He assured them eleven years, and he could say the people of Winchester that Cox- that it was a perfect guarantee to the swain Cable and his crew would render subscribers that the best possible use a good account of their new boat and would be made of the boat. She would themselves whenever their services were be done full justice to. All the three needed. (Applause.) leading men of the crew had the honour Mr. FORDER, of Winchester, on behalf of possessing the silver medal of the of his Local Committee, asked Lord j Institution for gallantry in saving life WINCHESTER, in their name, to present and they held other honours besides. the boat to Aldeburgh through the (Applause.) He wished the crew " God ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- ' speed " in all their endeavours. TION. He said that it gave the visitors By desire of the President the gift from Winchester great pleasure to ; was also gratefully acknowledged by receive such a cordial welcome, and the Chairman of the Branch, and by he sincerely hoped and believed that the Local Honorary Secretary, Lieut. the boat would do honour to the name J. O. WILLIAMS, R.N. Sir RICHARD it bore. (Cheers.) MARTIN pointed out that the last-named The Marquis of WINCHESTER, in an gentleman had received numerous medals eloquent address, said that the fund and other distinctions for his services in devoted to their new Life-boat could saving life. hardly have been raised had it not Lieut. WILLIAMS, who, on coming been for the great interest which all forward, was much applauded, said in had taken in the movement; and he the course of his remarks that he had had in his hand several letters from, been associated for forty years with amongst others, His Royal Highness Life-boat work and saving life. Ho the Duke of Connaught, the Archbishop had worked with Life-boatmen shoulder of Canterbury, and Earl Selborne, to shoulder on the North, East, and (First Lord of the Admiralty), each South Coasts of Great Britain and he expressing the hope that the example of knew what British pluck was worth, the ancient city of Winchester would and he also knew the value of British be followed by many inland towns. pluck at Aldeburgh. (Applause.) They (Applause.) said that walls had ears, but walls had Commander THOMAS HOLMES, R.N., tongues in Aldeburgh, and when the District Inspector of Life-boats, said history of the new boat came to be that on behalf of the ROYAL NATIONAL written, they would want a new library. LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION he had the j (Laughter.) He was proud of the Life- honour to accept the magnificent gift | boat Institution and was proud of the with great gratitude. The boat had • Aldeburgh men. They were the bravest. been designed by Mr. G. L. Watson, • of the brave. What they had done the eminent yacht designer, who is i was but an earnest of what they would Consulting Naval Architect to the i do. (Applause.) Institution, and in her construction lie | A flag bearing the arms of Winchester fully consulted the men who would was then presented for use in the Life- have to go to sea in her. She was a boat, after which a movement was made very fine specimen of her class. The nearer to the sea to witness the con- IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 13 eluding ceremonies of naming and a noble record, having been instrumental launching the boat. during the past 50 years in saving Close in shore was the Steam Lit*- i 331 lives, besides helping to vescvie boat, Oily of Glasgow, from Harwich, 15 vessels from destruction. Out of decorated from stem to stern, also the 289 boats under the management the Southwold Life-boat, decorated ; of the Institution, 36 are stationed on while there was a vast crowd of sight- the East coast of England between the seers gathered on the sloping beach of Thames and the Humber, and not a shingle, and in the centre was the new winter passes without some of those Life-boat. Beside the boat stood the boats rendering good service in saving clergy and surpliced choir, who rendered life from shipwreck. a short service, concluding with the appropriate hymn, " Eternal Father, HARTLEPOOL, Co. DURHAM. — The strong to save." In front, in the direct Life-boat placed some years since at the line of passage, and on a rough-and- Hartlepool No. 3 station by the Institu- ready platform, stood Lady WINCHESTER, tion has been replaced by a new self- holding by a long red ribbon the righting boat 35 ft. long, 8 ft. 6 in. wide, customary bottle of wine adorned with and rowing ten oafs double-banked. a silk bouquet of ribbons and long The cost of the new Life-boat has vari-coloured ribbons. At the end of been provided from a generous gift the service the startling boom of a received by the Institution from Major rocket was heard, and simultaneously G. HORATIO EKAXD, late of the Royal her ladyship, saying, " I name this Fusiliers, and the boat is named the Life-boat City of Winchester, and wish Horatio Brand. The first public launch her and all who sail in her, God-speed," of the new Life-boat took place at her broke the bottle against the bows of station on Saturday, the 24th October, the boat. After which, with more when the ceremony of naming the boat rockets and the playing of the National was kindly performed by the Marchioness Anthem, and amidst cheering, the boat of LONDONDERRY. was launched and took the water as A procession left the Borough Build- gracefully as a swan. Her sails were ings and proceeded to the Dock, the set, and she sailed before a light land following being the order :—Band of breeze, the admiration of all present— the 4th Durham R.G.A. A7olunteers, the largest Life-boat ever launched Coastguard and Naval Reserve, Royal from the beach. Garrison Artillery, 4th Durham R.G.A. Subsequently, the company taking Volunteers, Boys' Brigade, Borough part officially in the ceremony and a Police Force, Mayor of West Hartle- few friends were, thanks to the generous pool (Councillor J. BROWN), Mayor of liberality of the Local Branch Com- Hartlepool (Councillor J. R. BUTTER- mittee, including Commander Went- WICK), Recorder of Hartlepool (Mr. worth, R.N., Mr. G. S. Anderson, Mr. H. W. BELL), Corporation of Hartle- J. Flintham, Mr. George H. Garrett, pool and officials, Borough Justices, and others, entertained at the Brudenell invited guests, and the Life-boat crew. Hotel, under the presidency of Sir On arrival at the temporary platform RICHARD MARTIN. The toast of "The on the quay side, Major BRAND formally Royal National Life-boat Institution " presented the Life-boat to the Institu- was proposed by Alderman GARRKTT, tion, and handed to Lady LONDONDERRY of Aldeburgh, and very warmly received ; a beautiful bouquet and a bound copy it was responded to by Commander of the Order of Service. HOLMES, R.N. Commander T. HOLMES, R.N., District Commander WENTWORTH, R.N., enter- Inspector of Life-boats, on behalf of tained the Marquis and Marchioness of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTI- WINCHESTER and a large party at his TUTION, said he had great pleasure in residence, and gave a dinner to about taking over the magnificent Life-boat a hundred Life-boatmen arid others at which had just been handed to the the Jubilee Hall. Institution by Major BBAND. It was The Life-boats on this station have accepted with the greatest 'gratitude 1-4 THE LIFE-BOAT; [1st FEBRUARY, 1904. and thankfulness. The Institution , The Marchioness of LONDONDERRY, was lucky in having gained the con- in reply, said :—Mr. Mayor, Ladies, and fidence of fishermen and pilots where- Gentlemen—-It gives me great pleasure ever there was a Life-boat, and this to come to Hartlepool to-day, and to was the case at Hartlepool. It would have launched a new Life-boat, which be impossible to find a more suitable, we owe to the munificence of Major experienced, or braver body of men HORATIO BRAND, whom I am very than those who would man the boat. pleased to see here. Wynyard has Since 1875, when the station was founded always been connected with Hartlepool at Hartlepool, no fewer than 156 lives —in fact, I believe one of the former had been saved. This was a result of owners of Wynyard, Sir HENRY VANE- which the Hartlepool men had every TEMPEST, was once mayor of this town. right to be proud, and he hoped they The connection has always continued, would, under Coxswain ROWNTREE, con- and I hope may yet continue. Like all tinue to keep up the record established our countrymen, I have a great feeling by their forefathers. for all those who go upon the sea, and Alderman HORSLEY, on behalf of the have many friends and relations con- Local Committee, said he had pleasure nected with the Navy. I thank you in receiving from the Institution the for your kind vote of thanks, and again new boat. He was inclined to think remark it is a great pleasure to me to they were going to have in that vessel be here to name the new Life-boat. I one of the best Life-boats on the North- heartily wish God's blessing may rest East coast. upon the boat, and that He will also A short dedicatory service was then ! preserve all those who may ever sail in conducted by the Rector of Hartlepool, i her. (Applause.) Canon OHMESBY, and the Rev. W. F. | Her Ladyship further stated that she COSGKAVE, vicar of Christ Church, West had shown the Programme and Order Hartlepool. The musical portion of the of Service to His Majesty the Kingj service was rendered by a string band, and that he was much interested and under the leadership of Mr. A. E. J. pleased. POOLE. The Marchioness of LONDON- The Life-boat by this time had been DERRY, at the close of the ceremony, brought opposite the platform. The personally congratulated Mr. POOLE : whole assembly joined in singing the upon the beauty and impressiveness of hymn, " Eternal Father, strong to the musical part of the service. save," and a collection in aid of the Her Ladyship, Major BRAND, the Mayor funds of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE- of Hartlepool. Alderman HOKSLEY, and BOAT INSTITUTION was made. During Mr. ALFRED BELK, the local hon. secre- the singing of the hymn the crew of tary (who had been simply indefatig- the boat were seen standing up in their able in making all the arrangements), places with their hats off. The cere- crossed the ferry to Middleton, where mony was concluded by Canon OHMESBY the Life-boat was seen ready for launch- pronouncing the Benediction. ing. Here the bouquet which had been presented to Lady LONDONDERRY was EXMOUTH and WEYJIOUTH. — New fastened to the bow of the boat, and Life-boats have also been recently sent after a few preliminaries, her Ladyship ; to Exmouth and Weymouth to replace named the boat Horatio Brand. As those stationed there many years ago. the bottle of wine broke on the bow, Both the new boats are thoroughly up- the trim craft was launched, amid loud : to-date, and are giving great satisfaction cheering. The return journey was then to the local committees, coxswains and made, and a vote of thanks was pro- crews. The new boat at Exmouth is posed to her Ladyship on the motion named, like her predecessor, the Joseph of the Mayor of Hartlepool. Councillor Somes, and that at Weymouth, the R. H. COVERDALE seconded the vote, ' Frier n Watcli, as was the boat she has which was carried with acclamation. i replaced. IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 15

THE GALLANT LIFE-BOAT MEN. We've songs iu praise of men of fame, Our brave and gallant Life-boat meu Of men who've fought and bled, Will dare the dangerous wave, Whose names still live in history, And save the sinking marinera Though they themselves are dead. Prom out a wat'ry grave. But I'll not sing of heroes gone, My burthen now shall be Chorus—Long may they live, etc. Our gallant British Life-boat men, Who plough the angry sea. There's many a father, I'll be bound, May thank them for a son, Chorus— And sweethearts, too—aye, not a few- Long may they live to do much good! May bless the rising sun Long live the hardy few!— That shines on such brave, generous hearts, The Life-boat men of Britain hold, The daring hardy few— Of ev'ry gallant crew. The coxswains of our Life-boats bold And all their gallant crew. When howling winds the angry waves Chorus—Long may they Jive, etc. Beat into mounts of foam, And wreck a ship that's homeward bound WILL HARRIS. In Bight of dear old home, Loti'estoft.

SUMMARY OF THE MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. THURSDAY, 8th October, 1903. £. s. d. Collected in Christ's Hospital Sir EDWIBD BIBKBECK, Bart., V.P., School Chapel, Hertford, per in the Chair. Mr. J. F. B. SHAHPE .... Bead and confirmed the minutes of the —To be severally iha/iiked, previous meeting. Also read those of the Building, Finance Also the receipt of the following legacies:— and Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward Sub-Committees, arid ordered that their recom- & s. d. mendations be carried into effect. The late Mr. FORRESTER BRITTEN, Read the report of the Chief Inspector of of Sharmanbury, Sussex . . 500 - - Life-boats on his recent visit to the Dover The late Mr. JOHN CHRISTIE, of Life-boat Station. Cowden, per Edinburgh, Leith Also the reports of the District Inspectors and Granton Branch, to be of Life-boats on their visits to the following specially invested and the an- Life-boat Stations:— nual income expended in bond Northern District—Buokhaven, St. Andrews, fide outlay in connection with Orail, Anstruther, Blyth, Cambois, Newbiggin, the Institution 100 - - Tynemouth (two boats), Cullercoats, Aln- The late Mr. GEORGE HENRY mouth, Holy Island (two boats), Hauxley, PITT, of Putney 100- - - North Sunder land, Boulmer and Cresswell. Eastern District—Donna Nook, Mable- The late Miss HANNAH TYSON, of thorpe, Sutton, Skegness, Cromer and Liverpool 45 - - Orimsby. Western District—Port Isaac, Padstow (two Voted the best -thanks of the Committee to boats and a steam tug), Powey, Falmouth, the Ear. B. H. Tillard, M.A., in recognition Mevagissey, Newquay (Cornwall) and Burn- of his long and valued co-operation as Honorary ham. Secretary of the Blakeney Branch of the Irish District—New Brighton (two boats), Institution, which office he had just resigned. Lytham, Ramsey, Port St. Mary, Castletown, Paid 4,6122. for sundry charges in connection Port Erin, Douglas, Peel, Fleetwood, St. with various Life-boat establishments. Anne's (two boats), Lytham, Blackpool, Piel Voted 846J. Is. 9d. to pay the expenses of (Barrow) and Southport. the following Life-boat services:— Reported the receipt of the following special Lives contributions since the last meeting:— Life-boat. Vessel. saved. Abersoch . Schooner Dora, of Port- £ s. d. madoc .... Collected on board the s.s. Sham- rock at Morecambe during the Claoton-on-Sea Schooner Martha, of summer, per Captain GEORGE Rudkjohing. Stood ROBINSON 18 - - by vessel. Collected on board the p.s. Royal Clovelly S.S. Balph, of London. Sovereign, per Captain E. J, Clovelly Brigantine Flimby, of HOLLAND 10 - - Maryport .... 16 THE LIFE-BOAT. [1ST FEBRUABY, 1904.

Lives St. Ives, St. Peter's Port, Walmer, Walton-on- Life-boat. Vessel. saved. Naze, Watohet, Whitby No. 1 and Yarmouth. FishguardNo.2 Schooner John and Made additional grants to the crews at Margaret, of Port- Clovelly, Newquay (Cornwall), Looe and madoc Port Isaac for exceptionally good services Helviok Head Yawl Victor, of Water- during the gale of the lOth-llth Sept. (Duugarvan Bay). ford. Saved vessel Voted 10W. to the widow of Police-Inspector and Nash, who was accidentally killed while Kingstown A yacht. Landed 1. assisting to launch the Life-boat at Dover on No. 1. the llth Sept., also paid the funeral expenses Looe. Smack William, of Par amounting to 51,17s. 6rf. Looe Lugger Anemone, of Also 102. to the second coxswain at Looe . . . Llanddwyn, who was injured on service on Mevagissey Fishing-boat Ripple, the 9th Aug. of Mevagissey. Sent a letter of thanks to Mr. 3. L. Evarard Landed 3. and to his companion, Mr. M. S. Fleming, for Mevagissey Pishing - boat King- rescuing the two occupants of a small boat fisher, of Mevagissey. which got into a perilous position off Douglas Rendered assistance. in a strong S.W. breeze and a moderate sea Moelfre. Ketch Sarah, of|Beau- on the 31st Aug. maris Voted 11, 10s. to four fishermen who, at Newquay (Car- Ketch Isabel, of Mil- slight risk, rescued a man in a very exhausted digan) . ford. Landed 7. condition, whose boat was swamped in a Padstow No. 1. Yacht Shamrock, of rough sea a half gale from north-west, about Padstow. Saved boat two miles from Withernsea, on the 29th Aug. and Also 42. 10s. to eight men who, at moderate Port Isaac . Brig L' Union, of Auroy risk to themselves, rescued five persona from Pwllheli . . Fishing - boat Two the Schooner William Thompson, of Dumfries, Brothers, of Pwllheli in a whole N.W. gale and very heavy sea on Robin Hood's Ketch Eva, of Lowes- the 10th Sept., off Rosslare Harbour. Bay. toft. Landed 3. Runswiok . S.8. Viola, of North Shields .... 20 Selsey . . , Two Pishing vessels of THL-RSDAY, 12th November, 1903. Selsey. Eendered assistance. Colonel FlTzRov CLAYTON, V.P., in the St. Ives. . . Schooner Enterprise, Chair. of Beaumaris Read and confirmed the minutes of the pre- St. Mary's Sailing-boat Kathleen, vious meeting. (Soilly). of St. Mary's. Also read those of the Building, Finance Landed 2. and Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward Wells . . . Ketch Eliza Patience, Sub-Committees, and ordered that their re- of Yarmouth. commendations be carried into effect. Youghal Yacht Zepherine, of Also read the minutes of the last meeting Cork. Assisted to of the Central Committee of the Life-boat save vessel and Saturday Fund, and ordered that their recom- mendations be carried into effect. The Life-boats at Eastbourne No. 2 and Read the report of the Chief Inspector of Swanage saved the pleasure yacht Britannia Life-boats on his recent visit to the Miuehead of Eastbourne and the pleasure boat Bluebell Life-boat Station. of Swanage, respectively. Newquay (Car- Also the report of the Deputy Chief In- digan) assisted to save the Ketch Isabel of spector of Life-boats on his visits to the Milford ; Port Isaac rendered assistance to Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Sheringham, Yealm the Brig L'Union of Auroy; Ramsgate ren- River and Looe Life-boat Stations. dered assistance to the Barge Challenge of Also the reports of the District Inspectors Weymouth, and assisted to save the Barge of Life-boats on their visits to the following Cetiis of London and 3 ; Sheringham saved Stations:— the steam yacht Asteroid of London and 5; Northern District — Anstruther, Crail, St. Agnes and St. Mary's (Scilly) assisted to Broughty Ferry, St. Andrews, Montroee (two save the Barque Queen Mab of Glasgow. boats), Dornoch Firth, Aokergill, Wick, Huna, Voted also 3992. 4s. 2d. for payment of Thurso, Longhope, Stromness and Stornoway. launches of Life-boats, or assemblies of the Eastern District — Whitby (two boats), crews, etc., with the view of assisting vessels Robin Hood's Bay, Upgang, Runswick, in distress at Angle, Appledore No. 1, Bern- Staithes, Hornsea, Lowestoft (two boats) and bridge, Blakeney, Branoaster, Dover, Dunbar, Flamborough (two boats). Dungeness No. 1, Gorleston (Steam) and NOB. 1 Southern District — Dover, Bembridge, and 3, Hayle, Hayling Island, Holyhead Brooke, Brighstone Grange, Atherfield, Tot- No. 2, Huna, Ilfraoombe, Kingsdowne, land Bay, Ryde, Dungenesa (two boats), New Margate No. 1, Newquay (Cornwall), Pad- Romney and Winchelsea. stow No. 2, Palling No. 1, Rosslare Harbour, Western District—Weston-super-Mare, St. Scarborough, Shoreham, Southsea, St.David's, Ives, Hayle, Sennen Cove, Penzanoe, St. IST FEBBUAEY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 17

Mary's, St. Agnes, Cadgwith, Lizard, Porthou- deen, assisted to save vessel and 9; S.S. stock, Coverack, Mullion, Porthleven, Looe, White Swan, of Newcastle, assisted to save Minehead and Watchet. vessel and 22. Irish District—Portrush, Aranmore, Cul- Voted also 656?. 15s. 6d. to pay the expenses daff, Greencastle, Groomsport, Carrickfergus, of assembling the crews or taking out the Howth, Skerries, Clogher Head, Drogheda, following Life-boats with a, view of assisting Kingstown (two boats) and Poolbeg. the crews of vessels in distress:—Blakeney, Reported the receipt of the following special Brighton, Broadstairs, Buckhaven, Caister contributions since the last meeting:— No. 2, Dover, Falmouth, Formby, Gorleston (steam) and No. 1, Holyhead (steam), Howth, £ s. d Kingstown No. 2, Littlehampton, New Mr. ARCHIBALD Mum (additional) 100 - - Brighton Nos. 1 and 3 (steam), Newhaven, "M. E. A." (annual subscription) 25 - - Palling, Plymouth, Weston - super- Mare, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE CO-OPERA- Winterton No. 2 and Yarmouth. TIVE SOCIETY, Ltd. (additional) 25 - - Also the sums of 20Z., 31. lls., SI. and —To be severally thanked. 2i. 10s. to men injured in the Life-boat Also the receipt of the following legacies:— service at Dover, Llanddwyn, Walton-on- Naze and Margate, respectively. £ s. d. Also awarded two aneroid barometers to The late Mr. ALEXANDER A. Captain D. Havis and Mr. J. West of the HACLIN, of Kentish Town . . 1,500 - - barge Virocco for rescuing, at moderate risk The late Mrs. A. P. SHBPHAED, of to themselves, four persons, including one St. Teath, Cornwall (on account) 269 16 1 woman, from the bargo Isabella Little, which The late Mrs. BARCLAY, of Inch- foundered at her moorings in a moderate to brayock 104 6 - whole S.S.W. gale and rough sea, at 2 a.m. The late Hon. R. T. C. MIDDLETON, on the 8th Sept., off Southend, Essex. of Caracas, Venezuela . . . 50 19 1 The late Miss ELIZABETH JUDSON, of Bipon 20 - - THURSDAY, 10th December, 1903. Reported the transmission to their Stations Sir EDWAKD BIRKBECK, Bart., V.P., of the Hartlepool No. 3 and Weymouth new in the Chair. Life-boats. Read and confirmed the minutes of the Paid 7,888Z. for sundry charges in connection previous meeting. with various Life-boat establishments. Also read those of the Building, Finance Voted 272^. 11*. 9Ballycotton, Hel- Swansea . Schooner Irma, of vick Head, Tramore and Dunmore East. Lannion. Stood by Reported the receipt of the following vessel. special contributions since the last meeting :— The Caister No. 2, Gorleston No. 2, Pake- £ s. d. field and Palling No. 2 Life-boats rendered Mrs. GILBERT W. Moss, of Aig- the following services :—Steam drifter Sham- burth, for a Life-boat to be rock, of Peterhead, assisted to save vessel; called the Gem 1,000 - - Steam drifter Peep of Day, of Wick, rendered Ancient Order of Foresters (annual assistance; steam drifter Glenlyon, of Aber- subscription) 190 - - 18 THE LIFE-BOAT. [1st FEBRUARY, 1904-

£. s. d. Life-boat. Vessel. Lives Independent Order of saved. Odd Fellows (M.U.), Montrose No. 2 Ketch Royal Gem, of annual subscription. 50 - - Montrose .... 2 Donation .... 5 2 - 55 2 - Penmon . . Schooner Rebecca Mr. JOHNH. GKAETON, Altrinoham 50 - - Mary, of Carnarvon. 3 Collected on board tbe S.S. (Also a dog). Columbia, of Glasgow, Captain Penmon . . Schooner J.M.K., of BAXTEK, per Messrs. HENDEH- ; Dublin .... 4 SON BROTHERS 40 - - Peterhead . . Brigantine Astrea, of Collected in Hadnall Church, Christiansand . . 8 Salop, per the Rev. B. C. Mor- | Thurso . . . Schooner Barbara, of timer, M.A 0 C C Wick. Landed 4. —To be severally thanked. Whitby No. 1 . Fishing cobles. Re- mained in attend- Also the receipt of the following legacies :— £ s. d. The late EOT. W. H. COOPER, of The Brixham Life-boat also assisted the Stamford, North Hants. . .1,000 - -; Barquentine Patra, of Brixham; Helvick The late Mr. THOMAS BEST, of Head Life-boat took the fishing-boat St. Birmingham 1,000 - - Patrick, of Waterford, into Dungarvan; The late Mrs. MARGABET E. Newquay (Cornwall) Life-boat saved the TAYLOE, of Barnard Castle. . 450 - - Ketch Telephone, of Padstow, and two men ; The late Mr. WILLIAM HARRISON, Ramsgate Life-boat stood by the East Good- of Twickenham 30G 5 G win Light vessel; and Wicklow Life-boat saved The late Mr. JAMES A. EAKL, of \ the schooner Sarah Jane, of Bridgwater, and Wells, Norfolk 107 3 11 crew of four hands. The late Miss H. J. KICKERBY, of Also 612Z. 13s. to pay the expenses of the Upper Norwood 100 - - launches of the following Life - boats or The late Miss JANE NOHRIE, of assemblies of the crew with the view of Glasgow, per Glasgow Branch . CO - - assisting distressed vessels : — Blakeney, The late Captain STOBO, per Boulmer, Broadstairs, Brixham, Buckhaven, Glasgow Branch 50 - - Courtown, Donna Nook, Dover, Gorleston Nos. 1 and 2, Hornsea, Ilfracombe, Irvine, Reported the transmission to her Station of Kingsdowne, Lowestoft, Montrose No. 1, New the new Life-boat for Exmouth. Brighton No. 1, North Deal, Lowestoft No. 1, Paid 11,1571. for sundry charges in con- Pakefield, Palling No. 2, Ramsey, Ramsgate, nection with various Life-boat establish- Rhosncigir, St. Peter's Port, Whitby No. 1 ments. and Yarmouth. Voted 33il. 9s. 3d. to pay the expenses of Voted 61.15s. to nine fishermen for rescuing, the following Life-boat services:— ' at great risk to themselves, the crew of twj T.ives men of tbe Ketch Diver, of Cowes, which Life-boat. Ye-sel. saved. foundered in a moderate S.W. gale and Blyth . . . S.S. Dunclm, of Sun- rough sea of! Ghristchurch Head, on the derland .... 15 2nd November. BridlingtouQuay Ketch Jehovali Jirali, Also 21. to two sailors for rescuing, at of Goo!e .... 4 moderate risk, one of two men whose fishing- Brixharn . . Barquentiue 1'atra. of boat was capsized, in a strong W.N.W. breeze, Brixham .... G off Ilfracombe, on the 9th November. Cardigan . . Sloop Ann and iicisy, Also 15s. to two fishermen for rescuing, at of Cardigan ... 3 slight risk to themselves, the two occupants Filey . . . Fishing cobles of Filey. of a small boat which capsized about If miles Stood by cobles. from Wexford Dockyard, in a moderate Gorleston No. 1 Schooner Mably Ann, W.S.W. gale and choppy sea, on the 24th of Goole .... 5 October. Gourdon . . Ketch Annie, of Peter- Also 15s. to three men for saving two men head. Rendered as- from a small boat, which struck a submerged sistance. rock and capsized some distance crT the shore Helvick Head . Fishing-boat St. Pat- in Arran Roads, in a moderate south-westerly (Dungarvaii Kay) rick, of Waterford. breeze and smooth sea, on the 28th October. Landed 3. Also 12s. 6d. to two fishermen for rescuing Llanddvvyn . Ketch Midsummer, of two other men, who wore being blown out to Douglas .... 2 sea in a small boat off Newhaven, in a half- Moelfre. . . Schooner /.I/.A"., of northerly gale which suddenly sprang up on Dublin .... 4 tbe 17th November. Moellrc. . . Schooner Isabella, of Also 10s. to two pilots for rescuing four of Barrow. the crew of the fishing vessel Maggie Fleck, Montrosc No. 1 Schooner Eoska, of which was run down by a steamer in a strong Svcndborg. Stood by W.N.W. breeze and rough sea, off Tyncmouth, vessel. on the 25th November. IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 19

Services of the Life-boats of the Institution during 1903,

Lives 1903. saved. Jan. 2. 11.20 a.m. Steam drifter Violet, of Wick. Ackergill Life-boat saved ... 1 „ 3. 10. 0 a.m. S.S. Sea Spray, of Glasgow. Aberdovey Life-boat rendered assistance. 8.40 p.m. S.S. Chamois, of London. Whitburn Life-boat saved .... 21 „ 'J. 7.15 a.m. Schooner Cardigan, of Cardiff. Exmouth Life-boat assisted to save vessel. 8.30 a.m. Steamer Bitmleicjh, of Aberdeen. Holy Island Life-boat saved . 4 . 2.30 p.m. Fishing-boat Dorothy, of Port Erin. Port Erin Life-boat rescued 3 . Midnight. Schooner John and Henry, of Runeorn. Porthdinllaen Life-boat rescued _..,.. 3 7.30 a.m. Trawler Industry, of Dublin. Kingstown No. 2 Life-boat saved'. 4 . 10.30 a.m. Smack Fayaway, of Ramsey. Peel Life-boat saved .... 2 6.30 p.m. Schooner Prince Llewellyn, of Cardigan. Fishguard No. 2 Life- boat saved 4 -21. 9.15 a.i i. S.S. Kolpino, of Hull. Gorlestoa steam Life-boat assisted to save vessel. -22. 5.30 p.i \. Ditto. ditto. Gorlcston No. 1. Life-boat assisted to save vessel. S.S. Orlando, of Sundsvall. Gorleston steam Life-boat rendered assistance. 1.30p.m. S.S. Fenham, of Suudcrland. Glister No. 1 Life-boat assisted to save vessel. 1.20p.m. S.K. Baron Glamis, of Ardrossan. Port Patrick Life-boat saved . 2C 6.35 a.m. Brigantinc Essex, of Coleraine. Carnpbeltown Life-boat saved . 5 7.45 a.m. Schooner Exile, of Peterhead. Feterhead Life-boat saved . . (i Midnight. Barque Olzamiz, of Montevideo. Douglas Life-boat rescued . . 16 11. 0 a.m. S.S. Graffoe, of Grimsby. St. David's Life-boat saved . . . . G 4.15 a.m. S.S. British Prince, of Liverpool. Dungeness No. 2 Life-boat rendered assistance. 2.30 p.m. Fishing-boat Isabel, of Arbroath. Arbroath Life-boat remained in attendance. 7.45 p.m. S.S. Marwarri, of Liverpool. Storuoway Life-boat remained in attendance. 11.20 p.m. Schooner Silvia, of Beaumaris. Torquay Life-boat remained in attendance. 4.30 a.m. S.S. Trent, of Hull. Margate No. 2 Life-boat assisted to save vessel and 13 20 THE LIFE-BOAT. [Isr FEBBTURY, 1904.

Lives 1903. saved. Feb. 4. 1. Op.m. Schooner Alpha, of Kiga. Irvine Life-boat rescued .... 6 )) 6. 2.30p.m. A fishing-boat. Nairn Life-boat rendered assistance.

» 6. 7. Op.m. Fishing-boat Camperdown, of Portknockie. Thurso Life-boat rendered assistance.

)> 7. 2.50 p.m. Flat Charles Wesley, of Liverpool. Hilbre Island Life-boat 2

)> 15. 8.10p.m. Ketch Evelyn, of Jersey. Caister No. 1 Life-boat rend, assistance

Jl 19. 10. Oa.m. Fishing-boat Gladiator, of Montrose. Montrose No. 1 Life-boat 4

I) 19. 4.12 p.m. Smack Stag, of Beaumaris. Llandudno Life-boat saved . . . 2

» 21. 6. 7 a.m. Four-masted Barque Clan Graham, of Falmouth. Coverack Life-boat assisted to save vessel. 91 9.30a.m. P S. Marietta, of Hull. Winterton No. 2 Life-boat assisted to 40

)1 21. 9.45 a.m. S.S. Holy well, of Sunderland. Caister No. 1 Life-boat landed 31

l» 22. 10.50 p.m. S.S. Martha, of Copenhagen. Padstow No. 2 Life-boat and Steam Tug stood by vessel.

)f 23. 7.45 a.m. Barque Vanadis, of Mariehamn. Fleetwood Life-boat saved 9

)I 24. 8.40 p.m. Ketch Capclla, of Libau. Eamsgate Lifeboat assisted to save 8

)» 24. 11. Op.m. Barge Dawn, of London. North Deal Life-boat saved vessel and 2 » 25. 10.55 a.m. Barque Allegro, of Skudesnaes. Port Eynou Life-boat stood by vessel.

11 26. 1.30p.m. S.S. Brattingsborg, of Copenhagen. Littlehampton Life-boat stood by vessel.

I* 26. 10. 5p.m. Schooner BracTclcy, of Liverpool. Wicklow Life-boat saved . 4 JJ 27. 1. Oa.m. Schooner Hodbarrow Miner, of Barrow. Moelfre Life-boat rescued 4 )) 27. 1.15a.m. Ketch Seaman, of Amlwch. Abersoch Life-boat saved . . . 4

JJ 27. 3. Oa.m. S.S. Sola, of London. Newhaven Life-boat stood by vessel. j j 27. 5. Oa.m. Schooner William Jones, of Carnarvon. Moelfre Life-boat rescued 4

)J 27. 6. Oa.m. Ketch Mouse, of Cardigan. Cardigan Life-boat saved .... 4

)» 27. 7.10 a.m. Fishing-boat Providence, of Cellardyke. North Berwick Life-boat stood by boat.

)» 27. 7.18a.m. Four-masted Barque Fingal, of Dublin. New Brighton (Steam) 32 )f 27. 9.30 a.m. Barque Argo, of Fredrikstad. Campbeltown Life-boat saved 9

)1 27. 10.15a.m. Barque Hjertness, of Sandefjord. Groomsport Life-boat rescued 13 (Also a dog.)

M 27. Noon. Four-masted ship Hougomont, of Glasgow. Maryport Life-boat landed 25. liar 1. 12.45p.m. Steam-trawler Birda, of Milford. Padstow No. 1 Life-boat saved 9 )» 1. 2.30p.m. Ditto ditto ditto rend, assistance. 2. 10. 0a.m. Barge Edith, of Bochester. Southend-on-Sea Life-boat saved 2 Barge Mary Ann, of London. Ditto ditto 2 H 9. 4. 5p.m. Schooner Arthur Wyatt, of Beaumaris. Great Yarmouth Life- boat rendered assistance.

)) 11. 2.45p.m. Fishing-boat Gannett, of Wexford. Wexford Life-boat stood by vessel. }) 16. 6.30a.m. Ketch Morcel, of Treguier. Cardigan Life-boat rend, assistance. fj 16. 3.20p.m. Schooner Agnes, of Faversham. Winterton No. 2 Life-boat rendered assistance. 23. 1.20p.m. Ketch Camille, of Nantes. Appledore No. 1 Life-boat sated t» 5

)I 25. 6.15 a.m. Schooner Guide, of Faversham. Dunbar Life-boat saved . . 1 26. 7. Oa.m. Ditto ditto ditto ditto . . 7 It 25. 9. Op.m. S.S. Pcritia, of Flensburg. Tenby Life-boat landed 2 injured men and stood by vessel. 26. 3.45p.m. Ditto ditto ditto assisted to save vessel. )( 26. 1. Op.m. Four fishing-cobles, of Newbiggin. Newbiggin Life-boat stood by cobles. Apr. 3. 6.45p.m. S.S. Sosphorus No. 48, of Constantinople. Greenore Life-boat landed 10. )> 7. 8.30p.m. Fishing-boat Rosebud, of Lowestoft. Scarborough Life-boat rendered assistance. jj 8. 9. Oa.m. Thirteen fishing-cobles, of Cullercoats. Cullercoats Life-boat stood by cobles. n 12. 7. Op.m. Schooner Maria, of Barssel. Buckie Life-boat stood by vessel. » 15. 12.30 a.m. Ketch Sylph, of Bideford. Appledore No. 1 Life-boat landed 2. i) 15. 9.20 p.m. Ketch Stonr, of Harwich. Eamsgate Life-boat assisted to save vessel. IST FEBRUARY, 1904.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 21

Lives 1903 saved. Apr. 27. 12.30 a.m. Schooner Belt, of Beaumarig. Moelfre Life-boat rescued ... 4 „ 27. Schooner County of Cork, of Amlwch. Moelfre Life-boat rescued 3 „ 27. 9. 0 a.m. Eighteen cobles of Piley. Piley Life-boat stood by boats. „ 27. 10.40 p.m. S.S. Attikl, of Andros. Newbiggin Life-boat landed 25. „ 26. 9. 0 p.m. S.S. Manchester Market, of Manchester. Wexford Life-boat landed 5. „ 28. 7.30 a.m. Ditto ditto ditto landed 26 from Tuskar Lighthouse. 4.55 p.m. Ketch Fair Fanny, of Bideford. Arklow Life-boat landed 4 from S. Arklow Light Vessel. „ 30. 1.30 a.m. S.S. Perseverance, of Glasgow. Hartlepool No. 3 Life-boat saved 11 June 4. 3.45 a.m. Steam trawler Star of Peace, of Aberdeen. Stromness Life-boat rescued 9 „ 9. 11.31 a.m. Schooner Blue Grit, of Dublin. Courtowu Life-boat remained in attendance. „ 9. 1.18 p.m. Schooner Thomas Pearson, of Beaumaris. Hoylake Life-boat rendered assistance and landed 2. July C. 9. 5 p.m. Ketch Young John, of Montrose. Hartlepool No. 2 Life-boat saved 4 „" 18. 6. Op.m. S.S. Bramham, of London. Oaister No. 2 Life-boat rendered assistance. ,, 18. 6. 5 p.m. S.S. Bramham, of London. Gorleston Steam Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 18. 9.30 p.m. Steam-tug London, of Liverpool. Hilbre Island Life-boat stood by vessel. Aug. 14. 3.30 a.m. Schooner Supply, of Barrow. Gourtown Life-boat saved ... 6 „ 14. 4.15 p.m. Fishing-boats of Gourdon. Montrose No. 1 Life-boat stood by boats. „ 14. 8. 0 p.m. Fishing-boat Man Ami. Montrose No. 1 Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 15. 4. 0 a.m. Fishing-boat Venus Star, of Johnshaven. Johnshaven Life-boat stood by boat. „ 15. 10.30 a.m. Yacht Avonia. Totland Bay Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 15. 7.20 p.m. Schooner Mary Stewart, of Greenock. Clovelly Life-boat landed 5. Yacht Gadfly, of London. Ditto landed 3. Sept. 6. 12. 1 a.m. Yacht Shamrock, of Padstow. Padstow No. 1 Life-boat saved vessel and 3 „ 9. 5.45 a.m. Pleasure yacht Britannia, of Eastbourne. Eastbourne No. 2 Life-boat saved vessel. „ 9. 7.15 a.m. Schooner Martha, of Budkjobing. Clacton-on-Sea Life-boat stood by vessel. „ 9. 8.45 a.m. Pleasure-boat Bluebell, of Swanage. Swanage Life-boat saved boat. „ 10. 1. 0 a.m. Ketch Isabel, of Milford. Newquay (Cardigan) Life-boat landed 7. „ 10. 6. 0 a.m. Ditto ditto ditto ditto assisted to save vessel. „ 10. 2.10p.m. Pleasure-boat Kathleen, of St. Mary's. St. Mary's (Scilly) Life- boat landed 2. „ 10. 2.45 p.m. Smack William, of Par. Looe Life-boat saved 2 „ 10. 4.30 p.m. Lugger Anemone, of Looe. Looe Life-boat saved 4 „ 10. 5. Op.m. Yacht Zepherine, of Cork. Youghal Life-boat assisted vessel and saved 2 „ 10. 5. Op.m. Yawl Victory, of Waterford. Dungarvan Bay Life-boat saved boat and 4 „ 10. 5.45 p.m. Schooner Dora, of Portmadoc. Abersoch Life-boat saved . . 5 „ 10. 5.45 p.m. A yacht. Kingstown No. 1 Life-boat landed 1. „ 10. 6.20p.m. Fishing-boat Ripple, of Mevagissey. Mevagissey Life-boat landed 3. Ditto Kingfisher, of Mevagissey. Ditto rend, assist. „ 10. 7.30 p.m. S.S. Ealph, of London. Clovelly Life-boat saved G „ 10. 8. Op.m. Ketch Sarah, of Beaumaris. Moelfre Life-boat saved .... 4 „ 10. 9.30 p.m. Schooner John <£ Margaret, of Portmadoc. Fishguard No. 2 Life- boat saved 3 „ 10. 9.45 p.m. Fishing-boat Two Brothers, of Pwllheli. Pwllheli Life-boat assisted to save vessel and 3 „ 10. 10.40 p.m. Barge Cetus, of London. Kamsgate Life-boat assisted to save' vessel and 3 „ 11. 2.15 a.m. Barge Challenge, of Weymouth. Bamsgate Life-boat rend, assist. „ 11. 5.30 a.m. Schooner Enterprise, of Beaumaris. St. Ives Life-boat saved . 4 „ 11. 6.15 a.m. Brigantine Flimby, of Maryport. Clovelly Life-boat saved . . 5 „ 11. 8.10 a.m. Ketch Eliza Patience, of Yarmouth. Wells Life-boat saved . . 2 „ 11. 8.30 a.m. Two Fishing-boats, of Selsey. Selsey Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 11. 10.15 a.m. Brig V Union, of Auroy. Port Isaac Life-boat saved .... „ 13. 5. 0 a.m. Ditto ditto ditto rendered assistance. 22 THE LIFE-BOAT. [!ST FEBRUARY, 1904.

Lives 1903. saveil. Sept.ll 10.30 a.m. Yacht Asteroid, ol London. Sheringham Life-hoat saved vessel and 5 „ 19. 2.30 p.m. S.S. Viola, of North Shields. Bunswick Life-boat saved . 20 „ 20. 8. 0 a.m. Ketch Eva, of Lowestoft. Robin Hood's Bay Life-boat landed 3. (Also a dog.) „ 20. 8.50 a.m. Barque Queen Mob, of Glasgow. St. Mary's (ScUly) Life-boat assisted to save vessel. „ 20. 9. 0 a.m. Ditto ditto St. Agnes (Scilly) Life-boat assisted to save vessel. Oct. 0. G. 0 p.m. Sloop James, of Liverpool. Hilbre Island Life-boat saved . . 3 ,, 12. 1.30 p.m. Schooner Irma, of Lanniou. Swansea Life-boat stood by vessel. ,, 12-13 (midnight) Schooner l&mily Smeed, of Aberdeeu. Sunderland (North Dock) Lite-boat landed 6. „ 14. 4.50p.m. Barque Sheffield, of Predrikstad. Clacton-on-Sea Life-boat saved 11 „ 14. 8.55 p.m. Steam drifter Glenlyon, of Aberdeen. Pakefield Life-boat assisted 9 ,, 16. 7.30a.m. S.S. White Swan, of Newcastle. Palling No. 2 Life-boat assisted to save vessel and 22 „ 16. 6.45p.m. Barque Liv, of Laurvig. Pleetwood Life-boat saved .... 7 „ 19. 12.15p.m. Ketch Beaper, of Blakeney. Blakeney Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 21. 2.30 a.m. Steam drifter Peep of Day, of Wick. Gorleston No. 2 Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 24. 3. Oa.m. Steam drifter Shamrock, of Peterhead. Caister No. 2 Life-boat assisted to save vessel. ,, 27. 12.15 p.m. Schooner Amiral IjHermilte, oi Dunkirk. Brixham Life-boat stood by vessel. „ 23. Midnight. Steam trawler Mild Rose, of North Shields. Boulmer Life-boat rescued 9 „ 29. G.15 p.m. Boat of Schooner Arctmus, of Pernau. Gorleston Steam Life- boat rescued 5 Nov. 2. G. Oa.m. Steam trawler Grecian Prince, of South Shields. Newbiggin Life-boat stood by vessel. „ 6. 9.45 p.m. Schooner Phyllis <& Mary, of Guernsey. Gorleston Steam Life- boat saved 8 „ 14. 8.30 a.m. Brigantine Astrea, of Chrisliansand. Peterhead Life-boat saved 8 „ 17. 10.15 a.m. Schooner RosTca, of Svendborg. Montrose No. 1 Life-boat stood by vessel. „ 18. G. 5p.m. S.S. Dunehn, of Sunderland. Blyth Life-boat rescued 15 „ 20. 2.30 p.m. Fishing-boat Ocean Pearl, of Banff. Yarmouth Life-boat rendered assistance. „ 21. 7. Oa.m. Schooner Barbara, of Wick. Thurso Life-boat landed 4. „ 21. 4.30p.m. Schooner J.M.K., of Dublin. Moelfre Life-boat rescued . . . 4 Schooner Isabella, of Barrow. Moelfre Life-boat rescued . . . 5 „ 21. 5. Op.m. Pishing- boat St. Patrick, of Waterford. Helvick Head Life-boat landed 3. „ 28. 10.10 a.m. Srnack Midsummer, of Douglas. Llanddwyn Life-boat rescued 2 „ 28. 1.47 p.m. Fishing cobles. Whitby No. 1 Life-boat remained in attendance. ,, 28. 9.50 p.m. Schooner Sarah Jane, of Bridgwater. Wicklow Life-boat saved vessel and 4 „ 29. 9.30 a.m. Barquentine Patra, of Brixham. Brixham Life-boat rescued C „ 30. 9. 0 a.m. Ditto ditto ditto rendered assistance. „ 30. 5.45 a.m. Ketch Annie, of Peterhead. Gourdon Life-boat rendered assistance. Dec. 3. 10.35 a.m. Schooner Rebecca Mary, of Carnarvon. Penmon Life-boat rescued 3 (also a dog). Schooner J.M.K., of Dublin. Penmon Life-boat rescued . 4 ,, 4- 0.20 a.m. Kast Goodwin Light-vessel, llamsgate Life-boat stood by vessel. „ ?• 5.55 a.m. Sloop Ann and Betsy, of Cardigan. Cardigan Life-boat rescued . 3 „ 7. 8.45 a.m. Three fishing cobles. Piley Life-boat stood by cobles. „ 7. 9.20 a.m. Ketch Royal Gem, of Montrose. Montrose No. 2 Life-boat saved 2 t, 7. 12.45 p.m. Ketch Jehovah Jirah, of Goole. Bridlington Life-boat saved. 4 » 7- 1.30 p.m. Schooner Mably Ann, of Goole. Gorleston No. 1 Life-boat rescued 5 ,,' 8. 7.45 a.m. Ketch Telephone, of Padstow. Newquay (Cardigan) Liie-boat saved vessel and 2 „ 9. 11.20 a.m. S.S. Alf, of Stavanger. Eamsgate Life-boat assisted to save vessel. „ 10. Noon. Five fishing cobles. Newbiggin Life-boat stood by cobles. „ 12. 11.15 a.m. Schooner Camborne, of Amlwch. Brixham Life-boat rescued 5 „ 12. 1.30 p.m. Barge Celtic, of London. Brixham Life-boat rescued .... 3 „ 13- 11. 0 a.m. Ditto ditto ditto rendered assistance. „ 13. 3.25 p.m. Schooner John and Mary, of Aberystwith. Abersoch Life-boat landed 5. 1ST FEBRUARY, 1904.J THE LIFE-BOAT. 23 Live j 190:a. save.l. Dec. 13. 0. Op.m. S.S./lira/'orcc.of Whitehaven. Progheda Life-boat stood by vesaal. 15. 9.10 a.m. S.S. Bjorn, of Bergen. North Suuderland Life-boat rendered assistance. 1C}. 6.45 a.m. S.S. Viking, of Hangosund. Blyth Life-boat stood by vessel. IS. 8.15a.m. S.S. Cairnic, of Aberdeen. Sundcrland, N. Dock, Life-boat stood by vessel and landed 10. 30. 9.0a.m. S.s!^ JSbro, of Glasgow. Newhaven Life-boat stood by vessel. 21. 3.5p.m. Two fishing-boats. Johnshaven Life-boat remained in attendance. 22. G. 2 a.m. Ketch Tilly, of Chester. Helvick Heii Life-bait landed 1. 24-5. 5.20 a.m. S.S. MicropJion, of Belfast. Staithes Life-boat stood by vessel. 2C-30 8.15 a.m. S.S. Leopoldina, of Kagusa. Winterton No. 2 Life-boat rendered assistance. 23. 9. 0 a.m. S.S. Enriqueta, of Grangemouth. Palling No. 1 Life-boat sto^d by vessel. 23-31. 12.15 p.m. Ditto ditto Cromor Life-boat stood by vessel. 30. 1. 0 p.m. S.S. Norwood. Wexford Life-boat rescued 2

Total lives saved by the Life-boats in 1903, in addition to 28 vessels and toats 57.3 The Life-boats also landed 185 persons, some of whom had taken refugre on board light vessels, while others were brought ashore in the Life-boats as a precautionary measure. Rewards were also granted by the Institution in the same period for savingr by means of Fishing: and other Boats, etc. ... 137 Total for 1903 709

NOTICE. The next number of the LIFE-BOAT JOURNAL, containing the Annual Report, Ac., will lie published on the 2»

patron— l&is f&ast ffiracimis IKaJBtg tijt ISing. t— His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OP WALKS, K.O. Ctjalrman— SIR EDWARD BIRKBECK, BART., V.P. Brputa=Cbairman— COLONEL FiTzKoY CLAYTON, V.P. Stctetars— CHARLES DIBDIN, ESQ., F.K.G.S.

Telegraphic Address : Tdephont: " LIFE-BOAT No. 2964 INSTITUTION, ("GERRARD LONDON." EXCHANGE.")

APPEAL. THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT have to state that during the past year (1903) the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION expended £76,143 on its Life-boat Establishments. GENERAL SUMMARY OP THE WOBK OP THE INSTITUTION DUBINQ 1903. Number of Lives rescued by Life-boats, in addition to 28 e. d. Vessels and Boats saved by them and 186 persons landed from vessels in distress and lightships 572 Number of Lives saved by Shore-boats, &c 137 Amount of Rewards granted during the Year .... 9,931 15 5 Honorary Rewards:—Silver Medals 4 Decorations . . 2 Binocular Glasses 5 Aneroid Barometers 10 Votes of Thanks on Vellum . . 26 Certificates of Service .... 9 Total 56 V09 £9,931 15 5

The number of Lives saved either by the Life-boats of the Society, or by special exertions for which it has granted rewards since its formation (to 31st December, 1903), is 44,361. The rewards and recognitions granted by the Institution in the same period comprise 99 Gold Medals and Clasps, 1,201 Silver Medals and Clasps, 68 Decorations, 360 Binocular Glasses, 15 Telescopes, 59 Aneroid Barometers, 1,752 Votes of Thanks, inscribed on vellum and framed, 168 Certificates of Service framed, and £242,004 in money. The Committee earnestly appeal to the British Public for Funds to enable them to maintain their 289 Life-boats now on the Coast and their Crews in the most perfect state of efficiency. This can only be effected by a large and permanent annual income. The Annual I Subscriptions, Donations and Dividends are quite inadequate for the purpose. The Committee are confident that in their endeavour to provide the brave Life-boatmen, who nobly hazard their lives in order that they may save others, with the best possible means for carrying on their great work, they will meet with the entire approval of the people of this the greatest maritime country in the world, and that their appeal will not be made in vain, so that the scope and efficiency of our great Life-saving Service, of which the Nation has always been so proud, may not have to be curtailed. Annual Subscriptions and Donations are earnestly solicited, and will be thankfully received by the Secretary, CHARLES DIBDIN, Esq., at the Institution, 20, CHASING CROSS ROAD, London; by the Bankers of the Institution, Messrs. COUTTS AND Co., 59, Strand; and by all the other Bankers in the United Kingdom.—1st February, 1904.