THE LIFE-BOAT. JOURNAL

OF THE Bational %ife*Boat 3nstitution.

(ISSUED QUABTBBLT.)

VOL. XX.—No. 230.] 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908. [PBICE 3d.

THE LATE SIB, EDWARD BIRKBECK, BART., K.C.V.O.

THE subscribers and friends of the | At the meeting of the Committee of ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- Management next following the death TION will have heard with great regret of Sir Edward Birkbeek, held on the that Sir Edward Birkbeck, who had j 10th September, 1908, the following been the Chairman of the Institution's j resolution was unanimously passed:— Committee of Management for the long | " Kesolved,—That the expression of period of twenty-five years, passed away j the deepest regret of the Committee of after a protracted illness on the 2nd Management be recorded on the occasion September last. Sir Edward, who was of the lamented death of Sir Edward remarkable for his business acumen and Birkbeck, Bart., K.C.V.O., who had administrative capacity, first became j been their respected Chairman for connected with the Institution officially ' twenty-five years. in 1865 as a Vice-President, and as " By the decease of Sir Edwa»d such he was a member of the Committee Birkbeck the Life-boat cause has lost of Management. In 1880 he became an earnest friend and a generous bene- one of the three Trustees of the Insti- factor, and the Committee of Manage- tution, which position he held until his ! ment of the Institution desire to express death. In 1881 he was elected Deputy- \ their deep sympathy with the Honour- Chairman of the Committee of Manage- able Lady Birkbeck and with their ment, and subsequently Chairman on i colleague Mr. Robert Birkbeck and the the resignation of the late Mr. Thomas ! rest of the family. Chapman, P.R.S., m 1883. j "Sir Edward Birkbeck's connection

VOL. XX.—No. 230.—LIFE-BOAT JOURNAL. " 2~N 564 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908. with the Institution began forty-three was with acclamation unanimously years ago, when he was elected a Vice- elected to the vacant Chairmanship. President, and he had constantly at Colonel Clayton, who has for so very heart the prosperity of the Institution many years taken an active interest in and the well-being of the gallant crews everything connected with the Institu- who man its Life-boats. tion, has been a Vice-President since " The measures which in the interests 1885, and a Trustee since 1886. Colonel of the Institution Sir Edward Birkbeck Clayton was also Chairman of the Pre- introduced into Parliament, and by his paratory Committees from 1895 to 1908. unremitting energy, perseverance and At the same meeting the Earl of Hard- tact brought to a successful issue, largely wicke,. who has been a Member of the contributed to the efficiency of the Committee of Management since 1896, Life-boat Service and the Institu- was unanimously elected Deputy-Chair- tion will ever be indebted to him man. Lord Hardwicke succeeded Sir for his continued and self-sacrificing Edward Birkbeck as Chairman of the services." Life-boat Saturday Fund in 1905. It is At the meeting of the Committee of interesting to note that Lord Hard- Management held on the 8th October, wicke's father, the fourth Earl of 1908, Colonel FitzRoy Clayton, the Hardwicke, was for very many years an senior Member of the Committee of active Member of the Committee of Management, which he joined in 1863, Management, and when he died in 1873 and the Deputy-Chairman since 1883, was a Vice-President of the Institution.

SELECTION OF A NEW LIFE-BOAT. THIS question was briefly touched on boat varies from fifteen to twenty in the article in this Journal on " The years; of course in some cases boats are Changes in the Institution's Life-boat seriously damaged on service and occa- Fleet since 1897," published in February sionally at an exercise, and on opening last. Not very many years ago it was them out for examination and repair, brought as a charge against the ROYAL the defects are found to be so extensive, NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION that and the cost of repair so great, that it it did not consult the Coxswains and would not be prudent to spend so much crews of Life-boats sufficiently when money on a comparatively old boat; new boats were sent to the coast. It and in these cases it is generally found may be of interest to readers of this cheaper in the long run to offer the Journal to know the steps that are taken Station a new Life-boat. to replace an old Life-boat by a new Then again the improvements in the one, whenever it is found necessary or design and fittings of Life-boats which desirable to do so. have been effected in the last fifteen years, As a rule, Life-boats are condemned have had a tendency to make Life-boats from old age, and the average life of a that are now over twenty years of age 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 565

compare unfavourably with the newer the new boat they wish to have at their boats. This improvement in design, own Station. however, is not likely to go on so rapidly This custom has proved completely in the future as it has done lately; successful, and it has done more to educate although, of course, progress is always the men in these matters and to widen the aim of the Institution; and the their ideas than all the argument in principal thing now that is likely to the world. Some men, of course, go away cause a demand for new boats, apart from home perfectly satisfied with the type from age, is the advent of the motor, of boat they have been used to, and coming which, as the various defects and difficul- back of the same opinion, ask to be ties now being experienced are overcome, supplied with a new boat similar to the is bound to be a valuable auxiliary one condemned; in which case of course power in the future. every attention is paid to their wishes; Now let us take it that from one or but even in these cases they often see other of the above reasons, a Life-boat different methods of launching, different has been condemned, and the Committee fittings and rigs, and many other things of Management decide to offer a new they have never seen before, and almost boat to the Station. The first thing done invariably suggest some improvements is to notify the Local Honorary Secretary which they would like embodied in the and the District Inspector of this new boat. Other men after seeing the decision, and the latter is directed to non-self-righting types of boats, and send in a list of Life-boat Stations to carefully examining them in the boat- which a deputation of the crew can be house, and then having a trip to sea and sent to look at the boats and to see watching their behaviour under sail and them launched if the weather is rough oars, will form the opinion that such enough, and to confer with the Coxswains a boat would be even more suitable for as to their behaviour at sea, and suita- the work they have to do than the self- bility for launching at that particular righting type; and in such a case, if Station. In making out this list the the remainder of the crew agrees with object is to show the visiting deputation what they represent, and if there is no several Life-boats of different types, any sound reason for not granting their one of which might be suitable for the request, the Committee, whilst keeping work, provided the deputation take a the final decision in their own hands, fancy to her; and of course the weight invariably build them what they ask and size of the boat, and draught of for. It is an old saying that " a good water has principally to be considered. workman works best with his own tools," In bygone years it was almost invariably and in Life-boat work it is impossible to the custom to replace a self-righting expect the best results out of the boat by another self-righting boat of undoubtedly fine and experienced crews approximately the same size; and at who man the Life-boats, unless they are many places the men were quite ignorant provided with the machine they prefer that non-self-righting boats of several and understand. This newer system different types existed, and did very of selecting boats has undoubtedly excellent work on various parts of the jiven the Life-boat crews great satis- coast. faction, and by removing all causes In the year 1896 the Committee of of discontent, has been greatly to the Management decided that in all cases advantage of the service. The Local before new boats are built, a deputation Honorary Secretary arranges about the of three men is to be sent to look at selection of the deputation, usually com- other boats, should they desire to do so, posed of the Coxswain and two other before they express an opinion about men in whom the majority of the crew

2 N 2 566 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908 have confidence. As soon as these shown would be useful at their own preliminary steps are taken, and the Station, they are not at all backward in programme decided, the Honorary Secre- asking to have them supplied. " Oh, taries at the Stations to be visited are but the boat-house we saw is grand, and notified that the deputation is coming I think we ought to have a new one." on a certain day, and authorised to " Those new clappers we saw on the launch the boats for the inspection of wheels are ' cannie,' and they hardly the deputation, should they wish to see sank into the sand at all, and would do them afloat, and should the weather be us famous." "They launch the boat in any way suitable to test them properly; there quite different to ours, and it this being done the deputation is started seems a clever plan." " Why, Inspector, on its travels. those chaps have got oilskins supplied To some of these men it is quite an them, why are we not allowed any ?" experience to leave home and to see " The oars we saw were fitted quite new places and fresh faces, indeed many different to ours, and I like their plan of them say they have greatly enjoyed the best." Such remarks are made in the trip and wished it had lasted plenty, and generally have the effect longer. Of course all expenses are paid that the old Stations are levelled up to by the Institution and each man receives the new, subject to cost not being pro- a certain sum for board and lodging, hibitive ; which is all for the improve- besides an equal sum for loss of time per ment of the service. day, together with all railway fares and Then when the deputation reaches other travelling expenses. As a rule home again they generally have a grand they are not losers by leaving their own | palaver with their shipmates, and often work, and if the deputations were made a great deal of discussion goes on about much larger there is no doubt there the various boats and other things the would be plenty of men eager to go. deputation have seen, the hospitality The trip generally lasts several days, and they have received and the quality of men from Yorkshire or Durham or the tobacco that was given to them; Scotland are sometimes sent to the and when things are sufficiently ripe, coasts of Wales or Devon or Cornwall, in the District Inspector would pay a order to see some special boat; the reader special visit to meet the Local Committee can imagine the yarns they hear and and the men and to make a report on the yarns they spin about Life-boat their requirements. The deputation are experiences when they meet their called into the room and give a report brother Coxswains and crews who are of what boats they have seen and what often quite a different class of men with they recommend, especially whether a strange language. they wish for a self-righting or a non- Many things are discovered, many self-righting boat. Other men who man new dodges of launching, peculiar, the boat are invited to express their perhaps, to the locality they are visiting opinion, and the whole question is and which they have not seen before, thoroughly discussed by the crew, the and many improvements of various Local Committee, and the Inspector. sorts that have not yet reached their Finally, an official form is filled up by own Stations. All they see is generally the District Inspector giving all details taken in and keenly discussed amongst of the type, size, rig, and fittings of the themselves; and then it has to be boat selected, which is signed by him described to the other men who form and sent to London. the crew of the Life-boat when they This report is always placed before the reach home, and if they think any of next monthly meeting of the Committee the new appliances they have been of Management with any remarks the 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 567

Chief Inspector wishes to make; if his liberate and conscientious care is taken remarks are favourable, it may be con- in the selection of new boats, and that the cluded that the Committee will approve Coxswains and crews who man them are of the request of the men, and the boat consulted at all stages ; and so the old is ordered by the Secretary and put in extraordinary idea which even now exists hand as soon as possible; if the Chief amongst some of the critics of the Insti- Inspector does not approve of the selec- tution, that this or that sort of Life-boat tion, of course he gives his reasons to the ! was sent to the coast without consulting Committee ; and the matter is postponed the crew who would have to go afloat and for another month, whilst the District risk their lives in her, should be exploded; Inspector is probably sent down again to at any rate, by anyone who reads this the station to try and adjust matters. Journal. In bygone years, before these This, however, does not often happen, as deputations were sent round the coast it is very seldom that the men. ask for an to examine different Life-boats, there unsuitable boat, and, as a general rule, may sometimes have been cases where if the wishes of the men are reasonable new boats were built without the crew they are provided with the boat being sufficiently acquainted with the they have selected. And here it should various types of boats and all the be stated that sometimes a deputation latest improvements which are year by goes round and looks at three or four year introduced. Under the present different boats, and ends up by asking system of selecting boats, that has for a boat quite unlike any of those become an impossibility, and in all cases they have seen. They forget that a if the men do not get the sort of boat pulling Life-boat is designed for pulling, they want and which they think is most and a sailing Life-boat is designed for suitable, it is entirely their own fault. sailing; and it is impossible to select a What is the general result of pulling boat, and by the addition of all this care and consultation ? The masts and sails and centre-boards to Coxswains and crews are almost in- transform her into a safe sailing boat. variably satisfied with their new boats Thus some will take a great fancy to a after they have been constructed and certain boat and will want various sent to their Stations ; and after the alterations made in her such as a foot test exercise, which is specially held in more length and three to six inches more ! rough weather to try the boat both beam, losing sight of the fact that under oars and sails, in ninety-nine this cannot be done without entirely cases out of a hundred a favourable altering the character of the boat, her report is sent up to London on her shape, her weight, the draught of water, behaviour ; often indeed the men are loud and her behaviour at sea. The number in their praises and say she is in every of different sizes of Life-boats cannot way a very much better boat than the be multiplied indefinitely and there are old one. Of course, the great aim and certain standard boats of various sizes, object of the Institution is to go on both self-righting and non-self-righting, improving both boats and fittings, and which are built by the Institution not to stand still; and to do this it is because by experience and trial on the necessary to utilize all the experience at coast they have proved satisfactory and their disposal, not only that of Inspector's reliable. These standard sizes cannot and other officials, but also that of the be departed from unless some very Coxswains and other men who man the special reason is shown for doing so and Life-boats, these naturally having more deputations should remember this when valuable experience of handling them in they are making their choice. all conditions of wind and weather than Anyone will see that the most de- anyone else. 568 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.

THE KING AND THE LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION. AT a Life-boat demonstration, held at express his sincere hope that the Life- Southampton on Monday, the 3rd boat Day was a successful one, for August, a loyal message was sent to the there are few, if any, Institutions in King, and the following acknowledg- the kingdom so deserving of support ment was promptly received : as the NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- " I am commanded by the King to TION. thank you for your telegram, and to KNOLLYS."

PATKIOTIG LIFE-BOAT SONG. THE ocean lies in peaceful sleep, Its waters murmuring low, The tumult of the waves is gone, And Boreas presses slow. The sky now frowns and grim the arch That spans the watery way, The sea full rises in revolt And joins in angry fray. (Chorus.)—Three cheers for our Life-boat, Cheers for our Life-boat crew : Proud sons of Old England. Theirs but to die, or do. Crowning champions of glory, Conq'ring heroes true— True to their motto, "Ours to die, or do." Erebus, the black king, reigns, And dark night has set in, The hissing, foaming waters roar, Their angry voices din. Amid the crashing thunder and The burning lightning's flash, A Life-boat fights the tempest seas, And blinding furies crash. (Chorus.) MTJLVY OUSELEY, LL.D. LIFE-BOAT SATURDAY FUND. THE Life-boat Saturday workers through- cause to those who have as yet neither out the country, after reviewing the considered nor aided it. Everybody year's campaign thus far conducted, may | can do something, and give even a little well congratulate themselves on the very ] help. If ever there was a work deserv- satisfactory results they have secured. ] ing the support and favour of the whole Taking all things into consideration, ! population of Great Britain and Ire- and " all said and done," as the saying | land, it is that of the ROYAL NATIONAL is, the summer's work has been crowned LIFE - BOAT INSTITUTION. Could any with much, and even unexpected, suc- philanthropic organisation have a nobler cess. The work has been hard, like aim 1 And what is it 1 To save life from many of the hearts of those appealed shipwreck on our coasts. The aim and to ; but notwithstanding, the coppers— the object, however, may be and are which go to make silver and then gold all that can be desired ; but unless the —have been gathered in in quite sur- necessary means is found to give effect to prising numbers, having regard to the them, they must necessarily be practically " bad times " and the " selfish times " ; useless. To find the money for this pur- we are passing through. The object has pose is the one end in view, both of the been good, and the workers and col- ; Institution's branches and the Life-boat lectors have been enthusiastic and '• Saturday Fund and we would urge all zealous. They fully deserve the thanks : to give a helping hand, and, if nothing of the public—they have the gratitude ! better, at all events ail encouraging and of the Life-boat Institution—-for their approving word to those kind friends energy and self-denying efforts. We who in so disinterested a way devote would cordially commend the great ; their time and attention to the work. 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 569 UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. THE number of stations in the United warned by the signals of the watchmen States Life-Saving Service at the close of and patrolmen in sufficient time to escape the year ended the 30th June, 1907, was disaster. In 182 instances the warnings 278, the same as that on the correspond- were given at night, and in 22 cases ing date in the previous year. Of this during the day, but in thick weather. Of number, which was subdivided into thir- the vessels so warned, 96 were steamers. teen districts, 200 were on the Atlantic The surf-boat was used 997 times, and Gulf coasts, 61 on the coasts of the making 1,318 trips; the self-righting and great lakes, and 17 on the Pacific coast. self-bailing Life-boat 57 times, making Notwithstanding that a keeper is on 75 trips; the power Life-boats 132 times, duty throughout the year at each station, making 157 trips; the power launches 84 comparatively few of the stations are times, making 87 trips; the smaller boats " open and manned " for more than some 776 times, making 898 trips; the river months in the year—ten at the most. life-skiffs at the Louisville (Kentucky) During the year, as many as 347 station 84 times, making 92 trips; the documented vessels were involved in breeches buoy 12 times, making 212 disaster within the area of the opera- trips ; the wreck gun 17 times, firing 37 tions of the Service. There were on shots; the heaving stick 15 times. 1,147 board these vessels 3,936 persons, of persons were landed by the surf-boats, whom only 22 were lost. The value of 89 by the Life-boats, 145 by the power these vessels was estimated at $6,478,220, boats, 176 by the power launches, 83 by and that of their cargoes at $1,824,045, the river life-skiffs, 518 by other station making the total value of the endangered boats, and 198 by the breeches buoy. property $8,302,265. The estimated At the close of the fiscal year there value of the property saved was were 17 self-righting and self-bailing $6,916,400, and of the property lost Life-boats in use at the stations which $1,385,865. The number of vessels had been " equipped with power," several totally lost was 55. In addition, 491 having been added to the total of the casualties occurred to undocumented preceding year. A contract has also vessels, that is to vessels under 5 tons been entered into for installing similar burden, such as sailing and pulling equipment in 16 other boats of the boats, small launches, etc., and these same types. The reports received with involved 1,176 persons, of whom 23 reference to the power boats from the were lost. The estimated value of the officers of the service are couched in property endangered in these disasters thoroughly enthusiastic terms. It is was $530,320, of which $516,585 was stated that their performances on the saved and $13,735 lost. Assistance was occasions when they have been em- rendered at the stations to 807 persons, ployed have fully justified every expec- to whom 1,140 days' relief was furnished. tation. Indeed, in two or three There were 611 vessels, valued with instances they would seem to have their cargoes at $5,661,235, saved in accomplished rescues in circumstances circumstances which doubtless would which would have been impossible by have involved serious or total loss had any other means. The extreme length it not been for the timely help rendered of any self-righting or self-bailing power by the life-saving crews. In 449 of Life-boat hitherto built for the service these instances, in which the property has been 34 ft., but one is now being built imperilled was valued at $1,270,995, with a length of 36 ft., and a 40 h.p. the station crews saved property to the gasoline motor is to be installed in her. value of $1,238,935 unassisted, except The cost of maintaining the United by the crews of the imperilled vessels. States Life-Saving Service during the In the remaing 162 cases, the property year ended the 30th June, 1907, was involved was valued at $4,390,240, and $1,790,198.97, to which must be added the amount saved was $4,053,230. The thepaymentof $45,838.32 for the salaries station crews also assisted, more or less, and wages of the officers and other 714 other vessels, making atotal of 1,325 employees at the Head Office, making a to which aid was given. 204 vessels were grand total of $1,836,037.29 (382,5072.). 570 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.

NEW LIFE-BOATS. POET LOGAN, WIGTOWNSHIRE.—It will be light enough to transport, and at be remembered that in the number of the same time to be a good sea boat. the Life-Boat Journal issued in Novem- When the Institution sent a new Life- ber last it was mentioned that the boat boat they thought that they might also on this station had been replaced by a have a new boat-house, and so keep new Life-boat of the latest self-righting Port Logan to the front as a Life-boat type provided for by the legacy of station. He was sure they could not the late Mr. WILLIAM McCuiw, of have a better Life-boat crew than Cox- Largs, Scotland, and named as desired swain Galloway and his gallant men. ! | by Mm the Thomas McCunn. The (Applause.) Lieutenant Hall then inaugural ceremony took place on asked Sir Mark MacTaggart Stewart, Saturday, the 18th July, and was Bart., to accept the Life-boat on behalf attended by a very large gathering of the Port Logan Local Committee. from all parts of the parish, the Sir MARK STEWART, in replying, said quiet little village with its pleasant he was accustomed to addressing outlook on the Irish Channel being audiences on various subjects, but never given, for the time being, an unwonted yet had he addressed an audience on appearance of bustle and activity. the occasion of launching a Life-boat. Though the wind was somewhat high It was an interesting occasion on which and the sea choppy, the weather on the they had met that day, and he thought whole favoured a successful launch and he need hardly say that it gave them satisfactory exercise of the boat and great satisfaction and great pleasure crew. to receive this magnificent gift from the The proceedings were opened with late Mr. William McCunn and the devotional exercises, conducted by the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITU- Rev. F. J. GUTTRIDGE of St. Agnes, TION. (Applause.) They lived on a Logan. After prayer, in which the dangerous coast, surrounded by perilous new boat was dedicated to the service of tides, but they had on the station a rescue at sea, passages of Scripture were thoroughly seaworthy boat and a good read. A choir of young ladies then crew. He was sure they joined with joined in singing the hymn, " Eternal him in conveying the heartiest thanks Father, strong to save." of the Port Logan district to the Lieut. BASIL HALL, R.N., District Institution for such a splendid boat. Inspector of Life-boats, said that it was (Applause.) He trusted that they a great pleasure to him to have the would always have God-speed, and privilege of representing the ROYAL that the crew would always be ready NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION that to sacrifice their lives, if need be. day. He wished, in the first place, to They knew what gales were, and as no publicly acknowledge the gift of that part of the coast suffered more than beautiful Life-boat, which was provided their own, they were glad to have this by the late Mr. Thomas McCunn. boat there. He concluded by asking When it was found that a new Life- Mrs. McDouall, of Logan, to christen boat was required for the station at the boat. Port Logan, the Institution, as usual, The Life-boat having been run out of allowed the crew to choose their own the boathouse, boat. The crew sent a deputation to Mrs. McDouALL said—I feel it a see the different types, and eventually great honour to have been chosen to they selected the one which would be perform the ceremony of naming the launched that day. In some respects new Life-boat, and it gives me great the boat was unique, and there was only pleasure to associate myself with you all one other Life-boat of the same class on this occasion. I have always taken on the coasts of the United Kingdom. a great interest in the Life-boat and This type of boat was built specially her welfare—perhaps the more so, as it for places where a boat was required to •was at the launch of on« of these boats 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 571 that I saw Port Logan for the first The success of the proceedings was in time. The Port Logan crew have great measure due to the excellent always been ready at every call to do arrangements made by the Local Com- their duty. They have always done mittee and their Honorary Secretary, good work in the past, and I am quite Mr. Gavin H. Love. sure when the occasion occurs they will do equally good work in the future. BUCKIE, BANFFSHIRE, AND SEATON (Applause.) Wishing the new Life-boat CABEW, DURHAM.-—The Life-boats placed and gallant crew God-speed, and every by the Institution on these stations have possible success and good luck, I name been replaced by new ones. The Buckie her the Thomas McCunn. Life-boat is of the Watson type and A bottle of champagne was then was provided from the legacy of the broken across the Life-boat's bows by late Miss Maria Langton, of Chelsea, Mrs. McDouall, and amid the cheers London. She is named the Maria of the large company the boat was Stephenson as requested by the donor. launched and put to sea in a strong The new Seaton Carew Life-boat is of breeze. the latest self-righting type and was After the exercise the crew were the munificent gift of Mr. Robert Lodge, entertained at dinner by Mrs. McDouall and named at his wish the Francis in the Port Logan Inn. Whitbourn.

SERVICES OF THE LIFE-BOATS OF THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION. CROMER, NORFOLK.—On the 1st March at the request of the Master stood by a N.E. gale was blowing with squalls of her, while efforts were made to get hail and snow. At about 6.30 P.M. her clear. After manoeuvring the signals of distress were seen from the vessel for some hours he succeeded, barque Lodore, of Liverpool, which was and the Life-boat returned to her at anchor about four miles off. The station. Life-boat Louisa Heartwell proceeded to her and found that the barque had lost BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND.—At about all her sails and was in need of a tug. 9 P.M. on the 4th March the Coxswain As the sea was rough the Life-boat of the Life-boat observed a vessel in the stood by the vessel all night until the vicinity of the " Sow and Pigs" rocks, weather moderated. Three of the Life- and about half-an-hour later she made boatmen were also placed on board, but signals indicating that something was their services were riot required. The wrong. The assembly signal was fired Life-boat reached Cromer again at 10 and within the short time of ten minutes o'clock next morning. the Life-boat Dash was smartly launched. A tug proceeding to the vessel towed YARMOUTH, NORFOLK.—At 2.35 P.M. the Life-boat into a good position for on the 3rd March, a vessel was observed reaching the steamer, which proved to by the Coxswain standing into danger be on the rocks. Owing to the shallow near the Scroby Sands. He therefore water and heavy breakers the boat ex- assembled his crew and launched the perienced great difficulty in rescuing Life-boat John Burch and proceeded to the fourteen men aboard, but it was her. She proved to be the schooner eventually successfully accomplished. Henny, of Brake, Germany, bound from The boat then made for the harbour and Hamburg to London with a cargo of when nearing the entrance was assisted salt. On getting alongside it was found by a tug up the river. The vessel was that she was not actually on the sands the steam trawler Begonia, of Grimsby, but in a very dangerous position, and as bound for Blyth; she subsequently 'there was a very heavy sea the Life-boat became a total wreck.

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WICKLOW, CO. WIOKLOW.—Shortly helpless, he having had his ribs injured before 1 A.M. on the 6th March, it was and head cut during the previous night. reported that a vessel about a mile to When it was accomplished they were the north of the harbour was making conveyed to Arklow and landed, the signals of distress. There was a strong Life-boat remaining there for the night. S.S.E. gale at the time and the sea was very heavy. With great promptness ST. IVES, CORNWALL.—During a heavy the Life-boat Robert Theophilus Garden W.S.W. gale signals of distress were was launched, being in the water within seen at 2.20 A.M. on the 6th March from fifteen minutes of the first intimation of a vessel in close proximity to the the wreck being received. On reaching " stones." The Life-boat James Stevens the vessel, which proved to be the No. 10 was promptly launched and with schooner J. H. Barrow, of Lancaster, some difficulty, owing to the force of the Life-boat experienced considerable the wind and set of the tide, rescued difficulty in rescuing the crew of four the crew of three hands. The vessel hands who were in an exhausted con- was the.ketch Charles Francis of Scilly, dition. It was however accomplished, bound from Newport to St. Mary's with and after some hard work due to the a cargo of coal. After the crew had wind blowing straight out of harbour, been rescued she parted her cables and the rescued men were safely landed. was swept ashore near Portreath, where At 9.20 A.M. the same day the Life- she became a total wreck. boat was again launched to a vessel in •distress off the Head, the wind having NEWHAVEN, SUSSEX.—The s.s. Trou- changed to N.N.W. and increased to a ville of Newhaven got broadside on to strong gale. In her first attempt to get the bar outside Newhaven Harbour on out of harbour the Life-boat was un- the 6th March, during a S. by W. gale successful and damaged her stem, the and very heavy sea, whilst bound from second attempt she cleared the pier and Caen with a cargo. The crew of the stood for the vessel—the schooner sEron motor Life-boat were assembled promptly, Belle, of Aberystwith, bound from and as it was seen that the steamer was Swansea to Dublin with coal—which in. drifting ashore, the boat -was launched the storm had had sails, gear, and part and proceeded to her. At the request of her bulwarks carried away. On of the Captain a line was taken from reaching her it was found that the sea the distressed vessel to a tug and the was much too heavy for anyone to board Life-boat then stood by until she was her, the Life-boat therefore guided her towed off. The weather was exception- by signals into smoother water and four ally bad, but both the boat and the men were placed on board. At the motor were reported to have behaved request of the Master they took charge splendidly. of her and got her to an anchorage in the Bay off Arklow about 1 P.M. As SKERRIES, co. DUBLIN.—At about it was not possible for the Life-boat to 9 A.M. on the 6th March during a strong get back to Wicklow she put into N.E. gale signals of distress were Arklow, leaving the four Life-boatmen observed from the brigantine Walter J. and vessel's crew of four men on board, Cummins, of Irvine, which was at anchor the weather having moderated. At about one-and-a-half miles to the north- about 5.15 in the afternoon the weather east of the harbour. The crew of the came on very bad again, and the men Life-boat William Maynard were as- made signals of distress. The remainder sembled with all haste and the boat of the crew and the Honorary Secretary, proceeded to the brigantine. They who had proceeded to Arklow, at once found her in a very dangerous position put off in the Life-boat and found all in a heavy cross sea and promptly on board anxious to leave. Owing to rescued the five men on board who were the heavy seas and the rolling of the landed in safety at 11.45 A.M. vessel great difficulty was experienced in taking the men into the Life-boat, TENET, PEMBROKESHIRE. — About especially the Master who was almost 3.30 P.M. on the 6th March a ketch was 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 573 seen trying to beat up for Tenby Roads, cables but was then brought up by a but when about three-and-a-half miles spare anchor. She was in such a off, her canvas was all blown away. dangerous position on a lee shore that There was a whole N.N.W. gale at the the life-saving apparatus was in readi- time and the sea was very heavy. The ness in case of necessity. Happily the vessel's anchor was let go, but it was Life-boatmen were able with consider- seen that she was in a very dangerous able difficulty to extricate the vessel, position; the Life-boat William and Mary but after they got her under weigh the Devey was therefore launched and main-sheet parted and some of the head- rescued the crew of three hands. The sails were blown away. The vessel ketch was the Sultan of Barnstaple however was got into a sufficiently loaded with granite. In the meanwhile windward position to make the inner signals of distress had been hoisted on harbour, accompanied by the Life-boat. the schooner Pet of Chester, lying in At the time of the casualty the vessel— Caldy Roads ; and these being observed which was the ketch John Bees of Ply- by the Coastguard they signalled to the mouth—was bound from London to Life-boat when returning, to proceed to Dublin with explosives and carried a the schooner. She accordingly did so, crew of four hands. and having taken off the four hands returned ashore and was reKoused. PADSTOW, CORNWALL.—The No. 2 Life-boat Edmund Harvey and the Insti- BODLMER, NORTHUMBERLAND, -r- tution's steam-tug were called out for During an. easterly gale on the 6th service at 8 P.M. on the 6th March. A March the schooner Oaecilie of Ham- telephone message stated that signals burg was sighted in the offing and she of distress had been reported N.N.E. was kept under observation. It was from Pentire, and the crews were then 2 P.M. and soon after 3 P.M. she mustered. There was a strong N.N.W. stranded at Seaton Point. With all gale with heavy squalls and the sea was speed the Coxswain and the crew very heavy. The Life-boat and tug of the Life-boat Meliscent were assem- after proceeding to the position indicated bled and the boat launched. They cruised about all night without being found three hands on board and able to find the distressed vessel. They without delay rescued them, arriving then returned within a short distance of ashore at 4.30 P.M. The weather Stepper Point, when the Coastguard during the service was cold and wet signalled the position of the vessel. and the sea heavy. When assisting They immediately returned and at 9.20 to launch the boat the Assistant-Cox- fell in -with the steamer Fjordheim, of swain, named James Stanton, had a Christiania. Her propeller was broken paralytic stroke due to plunging into and she signalled that she wanted to be the sea to assist in launching the boat. towed into safety. Ropes were got on Although the man's life is not despaired board from the tug and accompanied by of he will be a helpless invalid for the the Life-boat she was taken to Barry, remainder of his life, and the Institution where they arrived at 10.35 P.M. on the made a substantial grant to provide for 7th, the men in the attendant Life-boat his future care. being much exhausted from exposure. The next day the weather being very BBIXHAM, SOUTH DEVON.—During a bad the tug and Life-boat remained at whole N.N.W. gale with terrific squalls Barry and on the morning of the signals of distress were seen from a 9th March started for Padstow, which vessel at anchor in Torbay. The crew was reached about midnight. The were summoned at once and the Life- FjorSheim was bound from Venice to boat Betsey Newbon launched. Owing London and carried a crew of 22 hands. to the gale blowing right on shore some difficulty was experienced in getting to MARGATE, KENT.—At 5 A.M. on the wind ward of the breakwater head. The 7th March the Coastguard reported that vessel was reached about 8 P.M. when it a vessel in the roads was making signals was found that she had parted both of distress. The crew of the No. 2 574 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.

Life-boat, Civil Service No. 1, were steamer was observed on the Formby promptly assembled and the boat pro- Spit, and as the westerly wind was in- ceeded to the vessel in question. She creasing the Coxswain launched the proved to be the sprit-sail barge Teazer, Life-boat John and Henrietta. On of Rochester, bound from London to reaching the vessel, which proved to be Poole. She was riding heavily and her the s.s. Carlston, of Glasgow, it was found crew of three hands were afraid she that she was not making water and was would foul another barge which was not in want of any immediate assistance. practically alongside. Four men were The Life-boat stood by her for some put on board who assisted to get the time and on the fast flowing tide she vessel clear and she then started for was able to get clear of the sand and Ramsgate. The Life-boat was then proceed on her voyage. At the time of hailed by the other barge and the the accident she was bound from Man- captain reported that he had broken his chester to Ardrossan with a cargo of windlass and injured his hand. With pig iron. some difficulty four Life-boatmen were placed on board, and having slipped the PWLLHELI, CARNARVONSHIRE. — The anchors, they took the barge to Rams- ketch Syren of Beaumaris, whilst bound gate. This barge was the Birthday, of from Pwllheli to Runcorn stranded near London, bound for Torquay. During the Gimblet Rock on the 8th March this service the weather was very cold after dragging her anchors. Immedi- and squally, the sea very rough and a ately on receipt of information of the whole N.W. gale blowing. casualty the crew of the Life-boat Margaret Platt of Stalybridge were ILPBAOOMBE, NORTH DEVON. — The assembled and the boat launched. On weather was so bad on the night of the going alongside it was found that the 6th March that a watch was kept all vessel was bumping heavily and the night and at about 6.30 next morning Master asked the Life-boat to stand it was reported that a schooner off the by her until she floated. They accord- Bull Lighthouse was steering very badly. ingly did so and later on landed the two She was watched for some time until it men in the harbour. There was a could be seen that a distress signal was strong S.W. gale at the time of the in the rigging. The crew of the Life- accident, but it afterwards veered to boat Co-operator No. 2 were assembled, N.W. and the vessel was out of danger. but just before she took the water a tug went off. When the Life-boat was SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK. — At about about six miles from land a large 6 P.M. on the 8th March a vessel was steamer was seen coming up channel seen to strike the Haile Sand, and a few with signals flying. The Life-boat minutes later she burnt a flare. In therefore proceeded to her and found response a boat went off to her, and the schooner's crew, five in number, came back with a message that the were on board, but unfortunately one Life-boat was required. The crew of poor fellow had died from exposure in the No. 2 Life-boat Rescue were sum- the boat which conveyed them from the moned and the boat launched. There schooner to the steamer. The Cox- was a moderate W.S.W. wind with a swain took the four men together with moderate sea and the vessel was bump- the body into the Life-boat, proceeding ing. Seven Life-boatmen were put on at once for Ilfracombe where fchey were board and they succeeded in getting the landed. The rescued men on landing vessel clear; they then took her to could hardly stand owing to exposure; Lowestoft. The vessel was the ketch for two days they had had neither food, Charles Yvonne, of Ostend, and was drink, nor sleep, their vessel, the bound for Lowestoft in ballast. Gracieuse, of Granville, having been in trouble during the prevailing gales. KESSINGLAND, SUFFOLK.—The Coast- guard -watchman observed flares from FORMBY, LANCASHIRE.—Between a vessel at 3.30 A.M. on the llth March 7 and 8 A.M. on the 8th March a about a quarter of a mile to the south- r 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 575

ward. He at once informed the Cox- sea was running. The Life-boat at once swain of the Life-boat and it was decided proceeded to her assistance and placed to launch the No. 1 Bolton. There was two men on board. After trying for a strong northerly breeze with a rough an hour on a falling tide to get the sea and on arriving on the scene, the vessel clear the crew of two men decided smack Flora Bell, of Lowestoft, with a to leave her. They were therefore crew of five hands was found ashore. taken into the Life-boat which landed With the assistance of the Life-boatmen them at Blakeney. The vessel was the vessel was floated and she proceeded hauled off on the next tide. to Lowestoft accompanied by the Life- boat. The salvage of the vessel and her NEWBIGGIN, NORTHUMBERLAND. — crew was most opportune as after the Only a few of the fishing cobles belonging vessel got off a heavy ground sea made, to Newbiggin went out to sea on the and in all probability she would have 26th March as the sea was rough. become a total wreck if she had remained Towards low tide the landing became ashore for another tide. dangerous and some of them had diffi- culty in coming in. As there were EYEMOUTH, BERWICKSHIRE.—Shortly three boats still out at 3 P.M. the Life- after 4.30 P.M. on the llth March a boat Ada Lewis was launched and stood telegram was received from St. Abbs by the cobles until all were in safety. stating that a large vessel was sinking The boats had to land on a lee shore off the Head with a fishing boat standing with a considerable sea. by her. The assembly signal for the Life-boat's crew was fired and within LlTTLEHAVEN, PEMBROKESHIRE. On the short time of seven minutes the the night of the 27th March the care- Life-boat Sarah PicJcard was launched. taker of the Board of Trade's Rocket She at once made for the vessel and on Apparatus reported that a vessel in the reaching her found the fishing-boat Gold Top Roads was signalling for Blossom standing by her. The captain assistance. The crew of the Life-boat stated that tugs had been sent for and William Roberts were promptly assembled he declined the offer of any further and the boat was smartly launched. assistance. Two of the fishing-boat's The vessel, which was the ketch Pioneer, crew were put on board to assist at the of Milford, was riding heavily at anchor pumps and the Life-boat stood by until in a very rough sea, and was dragging a tug arrived about 10 P.M. and took on to a lee shore. The wind had veered the vessel in tow. As the services of suddenly to the northward and was the Life-boat were no longer required blowing a strong gale dead on shore, she returned to Eyemouth, arriving at making the position of the two men on 11.30 P.M. The vessel was the schooner board very perilous. They were rescued Terrier, of Dartmouth ; she was bound by the Life-boat, which landed them for Aberdeen with a cargo of china clay about midnight. It was then too dark, when she sprung a leak. The weather and the sea was too heavy to attempt was moderate, but she had been at sea to re-house the Life-boat; she was through all the recent gales. therefore placed at moorings and hauled up next day, when the weather had BLAKENEY, NORFOLK.—The Life-boat moderated. Zaccheus Burroughet waa launched for exercise on the morning of the 20th WHITBY, YORKSHIRE.—Shortly before March, the District Inspector of Life- 8 A.M., on the 2nd April, it was reported boats being on board. The wind was that the fishing fleet were at sea and fresh from E.S.E. and a strong sea some of them were coming for the har- making. The sloop Pioneer, of Lynn, bour. There was a strong W.N.W. whilst attempting to sail out of harbour, breeze, and the sea was growing on the bound for Boston, was struck by a Bar as the tide fell, making it very heavy sea and missed stays at the lower dangerous for the cobles to enter. The part of the harbour, being driven ashore No. 1 Life-boat, Robert and Mary Ellis, on the west sands where a heavy cross was sent to assist them, and made 576 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908. repeated trips until all the cobles, fifteen rough. The Coxswain of the Life-boat in number, were safely accompanied did not consider it safe to approach her. into harbour. He therefore waited until the flood tide had made and went alongside. The NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE.—In re- Coxswain reported to the Captain that sponse to a telephone message from the vessel had lost her rudder, he being Liverpool, on the 3rd April, stating unaware of it, and the Life-boat stood

The Harwich Steam Life-boat proceeding to the stranded schooner Notre Dame de Toutes Aides on the 7th April, 1908. that a schooner was ashore on Taylor's by her until she was towed off by a tug Bank, the steam Life-boat Queen pro- and taken into safety. ceeded to her. On arrival they found the schooner James O'Neil, of Kinsale, HARWICH, ESSEX.—A telephone mes- stranded in a very dangerous position sage from the Kentish Knock Light in very shoal water. It was blowing a Vessel, in the early morning of the moderate W.N. W. gale and the sea was 7th April, reported the stranding of the 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 577 schooner Notre Dame de Toutes Aides, action of the Life-boatmen, said : " I of Nantes, on the sands. The Margate also thank the men of the Life-boat Life-boat attempted to launch, but the City of Glasgow, of Harwich, who, at heavy sea so damaged her that she was the risk of a thousand dangers, did not unable to proceed. The information shrink or hesitate in face of the perils was then passed on to Harwich, and the before them. Ten times they came to steam Life-boat City of Glasgow was us and were repulsed by the force of promptly dispatched to the assistance the waves, which were really waves of of those on board. In the meanwhile sand saturated with water. When once an attempt had been made by some of on board, our saviours gave us every the men of H.M.S. Dreadnought, which possible care, going so far as to divest was in the neighbourhood, to effect a themselves of their own clothes to cover rescue. A cutter was lowered, but us. I have also heard of, and I thank, after some time the sailors had to the crew of the Ramsgate Life-boat abandon their efforts'. When the Life- accordingly, for their long struggle of boat arrived alongside the seas were so twelve or fourteen hours on our behalf, heavy that it was impossible to make and I appreciate that they safely fast. Two attempts were made, but the returned to port. I am looking forward, rope snapped. The Coxswain then on my return to France, to tell my steamed " head on" to the vessel, compatriots how again has been proved bringing the Life-boat as close as he the great courage and self-sacrifice of dared, and thus enabled the crew to the English sailors when engaged in jump from the schooner. This manoeuvre trying to save life." had to be repeated five different times In the August following, the Inter- before the survivors of the crew, nine national Conference on Life-Saving in number, were safely on board the held at St. Nazaire and Nantes con- Life-boat. They were all in a very ferred diplomas upon the Coxswains, exhausted condition, and had the rescue Crew and Engineers and each diploma not been effected when it was, they was accompanied by the silver medal would in all probability have perished. of the Society of the Hospitaliers One man had been washed overboard Sauveteurs Bretons. quite early in the morning, and The awards were forwarded to the another, who tried to leave the schooner British Government delegate, who in the ship's boat, was drowned. As transmitted them to the Institution for soon as the Life-boat was safely clear of presentation. the wreck, the rescued men were supplied with biscuits and hot coffee, and every- HARTLEPOOL, DURHAM. — The s.s. thing possible done for their comfort. Dresden, of Hartlepool, whilst bound The Ramsgate Life-boat, in tow of a from Hamburg to Hartlepool with a tug, was also sent to the wreck, but general cargo, struck on the Longscar the men had been saved before her Rocks at 11.30 P.M. on the 9th April. arrival. The service of the Harwich In response to her signals the No. 2 boat was a good one and splendidly Life-boat Charles Ingleby was launched performed, dogged determination play- at 2 A.M. and proceeded to her. On ing a conspicuous part in it. reaching the vessel the Coxswain hailed Harwich was reached at 4.10 P.M., her, and the Captain informed him and the ship - wrecked men were there was one passenger and also the landed. stewardess, who wished to be landed. The Committee of Management, in They were therefore .taken into the appreciation of the arduous nature of Life-boat and conveyed ashore. Before this service and the good work done, the Life-boat left the vessel the Captain granted each of the crew and the declined any further assistance, and engine-room staff an additional reward, stated that he would signal should he and the captain of the vessel, in writing require any more help. At noon, the to the Press to express his gratitude for wind and sea having completely fallen, the gallant attempts made by the men the vessel was got off and brought into of the Dreadnought, and the courageous Hartlepool. 578 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVBMBEB, 1908.

GOUHDON AND JOHNSHAVBN, KlN- breeze with snow showers at the time. CARDINESHIRE. — A large number of The cobles were observed from shore, fishing-boats belonging to Gourdon went and without loss of time the Life-boat off to fish on the morning of the 15th James Gowland was sent to their assist- April, but had to return on account of ance. One of the cobles was swamped, the E.S.E. gale which came on suddenly. but the other two were successful in The Life-boat Theophiltu Sidney Echalas reaching safety accompanied by the was sent out from Gourdon at 9 A.M. to Life-boat. warn the small crab-fishing boats not to attempt to enter the harbour on account HASTINGS, SUSSEX.—At 6.20 P.M. on of the heavy sea, and they therefore the 25th April the Life-boat Charles made for Johnshaven. Ten other larger Arkcoll was launched in a heavy sea and fishing-boats decided to enter Gourdon blinding snowstorm to the assistance of Harbour, and they were attended by the barge Amy, of London. A moderate the Life-boat, which was able to return W.S.W. gale was blowing, and the barge ashore at 3 P.M. had lost her top-mast and bowsprit. When it was seen that the boats were She anchored off St. Leonards, but her approaching Johnshaven, the Life-boat cable parted, and she was in danger of Sarah Ann Holden was- launched and being driven ashore. Fortunately just stood by the boats until all were in before the Life-boat reached her the safety ; in some cases the Life-boatmen wind changed to a more favourable were placed on board the small craft and quarter. The Life-boatmen boarded the assisted in piloting them in. barge, and the captain requested them to take her to a position of safety as he SUNDERLAND, SOUTH O0TLET,DuRHAM. and his crew were exhausted. She was —The fishing-boats put to sea in the therefore taken to Dungeness East Bay, early morning of the 21st April, but as the Life-boat Coxswain and crew taking there was a strong N.N.E. breeze and a turns at the wheel. The weather being heavy sea, the majority of them con- too severe for the Life-boat to attempt sidered it advisable to return, and did to get back to Hastings she was beached so. At about 10 A.M. two of the boats at Dungeness at 2 A.M., and the crew were observed off the harbour in diffi- returned home by train. Next day, the culties, and the Life-boat Richard and weather having moderated and the wind Nellie Hodges was launched to help them. being more favourable, the Life-boat The Life-boat met the cobles about was taken back to the station. There half-a-mile outside the harbour and were three men on the barge at the piloted them safely in through the time of the accident, the barge being broken water. bound from London to Portsmouth with a cargo. WHITBY, YORKSHIRE.—Some of the fishing cobles having gone to sea on the DUNGENESS, KENT. — During a 22nd April in a moderate E.S.E. wind, moderate southerly gale on the 25th it was seen about noon that the rough April the chief officer of Coastguard sea and outgoing tide would render reported that a vessel was in the West their return dangerous. The No. 1 Bay dismasted and in need of help. Life-boat Robert and Mary Ellis accord- The crew of the No. 2 Life-boat Thomas ingly went to their assistance. The Simcox were at once assembled and the first coble came in about 1 P.M., and the Life-boat launched. On going alongside second at 3 P.M., and as the bar was the vessel, which was the smack Alice, then no better the Coxswain remained of Rye, the master stated that he wanted and attended the others into safety, the a tug, but asked the Life-boat to stand work being completed at about 6 P.M. by him in case his cable should part. The Life-boat therefore remained with STAITHES, YORKSHIRE.—A heavy sea the smack until 2 P.M., when a tug suddenly made on the morning of the arrived; she then returned ashore. The 24th April when three of the cobles sea was heavy at the time and the were at sea. There was a strong N.E. weather cold. 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 579

BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND.—At 5.45 S.W. squally wind, and the sea was on the morning of the 2nd June the rough. Coastguard at Blyth received informa- tion, by telephone that a steamer was ARANMORE, co. DONEGAL. — The ashore on the rocky beach at Seaton schooner James PostletJiwaite, of Barrow, Sluice, about four miles to the south of whilst bound for Burton Port in ballast, Blyth Harbour. The message was at stranded on the north side of Eighter once passed on to the Coxswain of the Island, on the 15th June. Information Life-boat Dash, who, after consulting the reached Aranmore by telegram about Honorary Secretary, decided to launch 2.15P.M., and the Life-boat, La Totitam, the boat. The sea was moderate with was promptly launched to the assistance a light easterly wind, but it was very of those on board. For about five hours thick. The Life-boat proceeded to the the Life-boat stood by the schooner vessel under oars until about half way, whilst efforts were made by a small when a tug picked her up and they steamer, which had also gone to the proceeded together. On reaching the vessel's assistance, to tow her off the vessel, the s.s. Louisiana, of Copen- rooks. The efforts eventually proved hagen, bound from Christiania to the successful, and the vessel, accompanied Tyne for coal, the Captain stated that by the Life-boat, was towed into a he did not wish to leave his vessel, but place of safety. After the vessel asked the Coxswain to stand by her struck, the crew, fearing that she and render assistance in sa,ving her. would founder, commenced to land Kedges were accordingly run out, and their belongings on the rocks, two of the ropes conveyed to tugs. At 4.15, with crew remaining with them. When the the help of five tugs, the steamer was Life-boat had seen the vessel into safety, refloated and the services of the Life- she returned to the rocks for the two boat not being required any more she men and conveyed them to their ship, returned to Blyth. which was reached at 10.30 P.M. She then made for Aranmore, where she NEW BRIGHTON, CHESHIRE.—In re- arrived about 2 A.JI. on the 16th June. sponse to a telephone message stating that a schooner was in distress off PALLING, NORFOLK.—The s.s. Goole, Formby with her sails torn and her of Goole, whilst bound on the 24th topmast carried away, the steam Life- June from that port to London with a boat Queen was sent out. On arriving cargo of coal, stranded on the middle at the place indicated, they found the Hasboro sands during a dense fog, and schooner William Andrew, of Garston, two barges which she was towing broke in a dangerous position. She had been adrift. in collision with a large barque, and ' The vessel having been seen from the was very much damaged. In addition Wonld light vessel, signals were fired, to her masts having gone, the upper and the No. 1 Life-boat, 54«A West works were badly damaged, and she Norfolk Regiment, was launched. After was making water. It was found that proceeding a short way the Life-boat the crew were taking refuge on the fell in with the s.s. Trent, of Hull, and colliding barque, and they were desirous the Master kindly towed them into a of being landed by the Life-boat. The weatherly position for reaching the Coxswain however offered to replace distressed steamer. On getting along- them on their own vessel and remain in side, the Master stated he did not then attendance whilst efforts were made to require any help, but asked the Life- salve her. The master and crew of two boat to stand by him, in case it became hands were taken to the schooner, and necessary to abandon the vessel. On two Life-boatmen were put on board to the flowing tide the vessel cleared the pump the vessel out. When this was sand, and the Life-boat not being done, a hawser was conveyed to a tug, required any longer returned ashore. and the Life-boat stood by and accom- The wind during the service was panied the vessel until in safety. moderate from N.E., and the sea was During this service there was a strong smooth. 580 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.

GORLESTON, SUFFOLK. — Soon after vessel was towed to the river Shannon. 1 P.M. on the 27th June, the Coxswain In the meanwhile six of the Life-boat- of the Life-boat was called, and in- men assisted on board, and the Life-boat formed by telephone that a fishing stood by, in case the tow rope should smack was aground on the Cross Ridge. carry away, until she was clear of all The sea was rough and a strong N.E. danger. breeze was blowing, he therefore decided The Life-boat returned ashore at to launch the No. 1 Life-boat, Marie 9.30 A.M., and landed the passenger who Lane. had been in the boat throughout the A tug being close at hand was engaged night. to tow the Life-boat to the vessel, which proved to be the smack Shamrock, of WHITBY, YORKSHIRE.-—At 9.30 A.M. Lowestof t. The master at once engaged on the 15th July the fleet of cobles the Life-boatmen to salve his vessel, as belonging to Whitby were out fishing her position was dangerous in con- in a heavy ground swell. One of the sequence of the heavy ground swell and cobles, with three men in her hanging her close proximity to an old wreck. on to their nets, was suddenly swamped Anchors were laid out, and by the aid by a heavy sea and sunk, the three men of these and the tug the smack was being thrown into the sea. Another towed clear and taken into harbour in of the cobles, named the Blanche, at a leaking condition. There were five once proceeded to their assistance and men on board at the time of the happily succeeded in rescuing them. accident. Directly the accident occurred the alarm was raised on shore, and with great FENIT, CO. KERRY.—A large four- promptness the No. 1 Life-boat Robert masted barque, named the Crown of and Mary Ellis was launched. She at Germany, whilst bound from Portland once made for the scene of the accident, to Limerick with a cargo of wheat, but finding the men were on board the came into Ballyheigue Bay, in mistake Blanche she went alongside, took them for the mouth of the Shannon, on the off and landed them on the beach. morning of the 10th July, during a Fishing by the other cobles was then S.W. gale and heavy showers. The stopped, and they waited the turning master found out his error and let go of the tide before making for the two anchors, which brought the vessel harbour. In the meanwhile the Life- up about two and a half miles from a boat went into the surf to the sunken rocky lee shore. The dangerous position coble, cleared the nets, righted her, and of the vessel being observed, the Life- succeeded in saving her. She then boat John Willmot was promptly sent to stood by the cobles, and when the tide her assistance. On arriving at the flowed accompanied them until all were vessel help was offered, but as the in safety. anchors were holding the Captain declined any assistance, the Life-boat NEWHAVEN, SUSSEX.—At 5.15 A.M. therefore returned ashore. Later in on the 16th July a message was re- the day it was felt that the vessel was ceived from the Coastguard stating in a very insecure position, and that that a steamer was ashore at Beachy the lives of those on board were in Head. A moderate S.W. gale was danger. At 4.30 the Life-boat was blowing at the time, with a very heavy again launched, and proceeded to the sea, and without delay the motor Life- ship. A passenger on board was taken boat Michael Henry was sent out. On into the boat, and the Captain being reaching the spot they found a small nervous as to the safety of his ship, passenger steamer on the rocks rapidly asked the Life-boat to stand by all sinking. Most of the crew had already night. She accordingly did so and escaped ashore in the ship's boat, but towards morning the weather improved. the captain and three others were still Ropes were run to a steamer which on board. With some difficulty the also came to the vessel's assistance, and Life-boat was manoeuvred close to the the cables having been slipped the steamer, and the endangered men 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 581 rescued, the Life-boat being slightly and took to the small boat, which was damaged. They were then conveyed in only big enough to hold seven in fine safety to Newhaven Harbour. The weather. The Life-boat in the mean- steamer, which was a twin-screw and time was making for them with all numbered L 26", had recently been haste, and although the vessel foundered built in London for Turkish owners, and before she could reach her, the whole was being taken to Salonica. When of the thirteen persons were saved and going down channel she encountered taken ashore. a heavy sea, and a huge wave smashed in the fore-hatch, which rendered her MARGATE, KENT. — A telephone unmanageable. She drifted ashore and message was received at Margate, shortly after the men had been rescued about 4.30 on the morning of the 6th was completely submerged. August, stating that a barge was in The day after the wreck the Captain distress off Herne Bay, and steps were of the steamer sent the following letter at once taken to launch the No. 1 to the Hon. Secretary of the Branch : Life-boat Eliza Harriet. Whilst this " Dear Sir,—I wish to thank you and was being done a further message the crew of the Newhaven Life-boat for stated that the barge had sunk. It the gallant manner in which they came appeared that in a severe N.N.E. gate to my assistance yesterday, and standing the loarge Caleb, oi 'Rochester, \aden. by the vessel for several hours under with granite, got into difficulties and then most unfavourable conditions, and sank at her moorings, swamped by the taking us—myself, the first and second heavy seas which broke over her. There engineers, and one seaman—off the were three men on board, who took to wreck and landing us safely at New- the rigging. With all haste the Life- haven. I consider the Life-boat be- boat made for Herne Bay, and happily haved splendidly under unfavourable the men were able to hold on until she conditions prevailing. arrived. On near ing the wreck the "I am, dear Sir, Life-boat was anchored and veered down, after several attempts the " Yours faithfully, grapnel was successfully made fast in " (Signed) W. B. HARDINGE, the rigging, and the work of rescue " Late Master, s.s. L 26". commenced. Owing to the heavy sea running and the shallowness of the " 17th July, 1908." water over the vessel's deck, there was considerable risk of the Life-boat being PORT ST. MARY, ISLE OP MAN.—At damaged on the wreck. Whilst getting 2.10 P.M. on the 17th July, during a the first man on board a heavy sea struck moderate N.W. gale with a heavy the boat, throwing her against the ground swell, a fishing vessel named the rigging, both the Life-boat and the man Elate, belonging to Port St. Mary, was being injured, but the Life-boatmen suc- trying to make the inner harbour, and ceeded in getting the man into the boat. in so doing fouled the breakwater with With great difficulty the other two men her jibboom. The broken spar fell into were also rescued. When the Life-boat the water and stove in the vessel was clear of the wreckage it was found below the water-line ; she immediately the rudder had been broken and began to fill with water. The coxswain rendered useless; it was therefore of the Life-boat James Stevens No. 1 secured and the Life-boat, by means of witnessed the accident and at once an oar, was steered to Whitstable, hurried to the boathouse. With great where the rescued men were landed promptness the crew also assembled, and and taken charge of by the Shipwrecked within five minutes the Life-boat was Mariners' Society. launched. In the prevailing gale the As the boat was disabled the crew fishing-boat drifted about two cables' returned to Margate by train, and lengths and commenced to sink. The proceeded to Whitstable again to fetch crew of seven men and six others who her when the repairs had been carried were on board were seized with panic out. 582 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.

SUMMARY OF THE MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

THUESDAY, 4th June, 1908. the following Life-boat launches, &c., with the view of assisting persons on vessels in Colonel FITZ-ROY CLAYTON, V.P., distress :—Blyth, Boulmer, Clacton-on-Sea, in the Chair. Dungeness No. 1, Gorleston No. 1 and Poole. Read and confirmed the minutes of the Also II. 10s. to three men for putting off in previous meeting. a boat at Peterhead and saving one of the Also read those of the Building, Finance crew of the trawler Concord, which stranded and Correspondence and Wreck and Reward on the rocks near the harbour in a strong Sub-Committees and ordered that their re- N.W. breeze and heavy sea on the 27th commendations be carried into effect. August, 1907. Also read the minutes of the last meeting Also 1J. 10s. to two men at Peterhead for of the Central Committee of the Life-boat rescuing two of the crew of the steam trawler Saturday Fund, and ordered that their recom- Ben Ledi of Aberdeen, wrecked off Peterhead mendations be carried into effect. in a mo'derate S.E. breeze but very heavy Read the reports of the District Inspectors ground swell on the 1st May. The remainder of Life-boats on their recent visits to the of the crew was saved by rocket apparatus. following Life-boat Stations:— Eastern District. — Staitb.es, Ruaswick, Robin Hood's Bay, Scarborough, Filey, Flam- THURSDAY, 9th July, 1908. borough (two boats), Hornsea and Withernsea. Colonel FITZ-ROY CLAYTON, V.P., Southern District.—Ramsgate, Dover, New- in the Chair. haven, Atherfield, Brighstone Grange, Brooke, Read and confirmed the minutes of the Bembridge, Ryde, Hastings and Eastbourne previous meeting. (two boats). Also read those of the Building, Finance Irish District.—Poolbeg, Skerries, Kings- and Correspondence and Wreck and Reward town (two boats), Giles Quay, Greenose and Sub-Committees and ordered that their re- Blackrock. commendations be carried into effect. Reported the receipt of the following special Also the report of the Deputy Chief contributions since the last meeting:— Inspector of Life-boats on his recent visits to & s. d. the Balcary, Kirkcudbright, Whithorn, and Miss MAHIA CLABK, to provide a Whitehaven Stations. motor Life-boat for Broughty Also the reports of the District Inspectors Ferry to be named the Maria, of Life-boats on their visits to the following and towards the maintenance of Stations:— the boat, &c. (additional) . . 2,500 - - Northern District.—Broughty Ferry, Peter- St. Alban's, Holborn, Sunday head, Newburgh, Fraserburgh, Stonehaven, Schools Lent offerings, per the Johnshaven, Buckle, Banff and Macduff, Rev. W. A. PEABKES, M.A. . . 6 - - Gourdon, Port Erroll, Montrose (two boats), Offertory at Royal Naval Hospital, Buckhaven, Arbroath and Stornoway. Malta, per the Rev. J. D. Eastern District. — Bridlington Quay, MCCARTHY, R.N 1 - - Grimsby, Donna Nook, Mablethorpe, Sutton, —To be severally thanked. Skegness, Gorleston (three boats), Caister (two boats), Lowestoft (two boats), Has- Also the receipt of the following legacies :— borough, Yarmouth, Sunderlaud (two boats), The late Mr. RIOHABD BADGEK, of Whitburn, Seaham, Seaton Carew and Eastbourne 1,000 - - Hartlepool (three boats). The late Mr. EDMUND LYTHGOE, of Southern District.—Totland Bay, Hayling Melbourne 436 6 3 Island, Selsey, Southsea, Littlehampton, The late Miss A. J. BABLOW, of Shoreham, Worthing, Southend - on - Sea, Congleton, per Manchester. Brighton, Broadstairs, Margate (two boats), Branch 142 4 8 Newhaven, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Teign- The late Mrs. E. A. BUTLEK, of mouth, Exmouth, Yealm River, Plymouth, Worthing 100 - - Salcombe, Hope Cove, Brixham and Torquay. The late Mr. W. H. DEAN, of Strat- Western District.—Padstow (two boats and ford, Essex (additional) . . . 68 15 5 a tug), JAberystwith, Aberdovey, Barmouth, The late Mrs. S. A. FEEK, of Great Abersoch, Porthdinllaen, Criccieth, Pwllheli, Yarmouth 50 - - Llandudno, Point of Ayr, Rhyl, Llanddulas, The late Mrs. M. E. WILLETT, of Rhosneigir, Rhoscolyn, Bull Bay, Cemlyn, Uxbridge 50 - - Cemaes, Moelfre, Penmon and Holyhead (two The late Miss MAKY NOTT GBAHAM, boats). of Hanwell 31 11 2 Irish District.—Fleetwood, Blackpool, St. Paid 2,8002. for sundry charges in connection Anne's (two boats), Ramsey, Peel, Port Erin, with various Life-boat Establishments. Port St. Mary, Douglas, Castletown, Killough Voted 671. 6s. lid. to pay the expenses of and Newcastle (Co. Down). 2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 583

Reported the receipt of the following special following Life-boats, with the view of assisting contributions since the last meeting :— persons on vessels in distress:—Berwick-on- £ s. d. Tweed, Buckle, Cromer, Dunbar, Formby, Friend B (additional) . . . . 100 - - Fraserburgh, Gorlestou No. 1, Harwich No. 2 The Thorngate Trustees (annual (steam), Hope Cove, Hoylake, Moelfre, Runs- subscription) 80 - - wick and Yarmouth. Co-operative Wholesale Society, Also! 31. to a man for an injury incurred in Ltd. (additional) 21 - - the Life-boat service at Duubar. " A Friend, Quebec" (additional) . 10 - - Voted 51. to five Spittal fishermen for Collected on board the S.S. Hare- promptly putting off in a coble and rescuing wood, per Captain COLBOBNE . 346 two men. from the smack Rejoice, which —To be severally thanked. stranded on the rocks to the north of Berwick Also the receipt of the following legacies:— Harbour at about 4 a.m. on the 6th June. There was a strong N.N.E. breeze, with a The late Mrs. FANNY PEACH, of rough to heavy sea, and the salvors incurred Balhara 1,000 - - moderate risk. The late Mr. CHABLES KITCHEN- Also 111. to the crew, twenty-two in number, MAN, of Halifax (and interest of the private Life-boat Henry Barney Upcher, thereon) 504 15 - for putting off in a strong N.N.W. breeze and The late Mrs. PANSY CUBTIJSB, oS rough sea and landing eight men from four Putney 450 - - crab boats which were in danger off Shering- The late Miss E. A. BABHAM, of ham on the night of the 5th June. Wellington Road, N.W. . . . 450 - - Also 11. 17s. &d. to five men for landing the The late Mr. WILLIAM THOMAS crew of five hands and subsequently standing MUMFORD, of Bexhill-on-Sea . 270 - - by the fishing boat Star of the Sea, of Sligo, The late Miss ANN WHITEHEAD, of on the night of the 31st May. The vessel Balton 200 - - stranded on the rocks near Aranmore, and The late Miss CAROLINE GOLDSMID, the men by going to her assistance lost their of Wimbledon Common . . . 102 3 6 fishing. The late Mrs. JULIA RASPOLLING, The crew of the steam drifter Vintage saved of Scarborough 100 - - the crew of six hands of the fishing boat The late Mrs. UBY NICHOLLS Speedwell, of Wick, off Buckle (Cluny) Har- HANNAFOBD, of Portscatho, bour, on the 8th June. The Speedwell was Cornwall (balance) .... 29 7 1 being towed, with other boats, to the fishing, Deep regret was expressed at the death of when her tow-rope broke and she drove on to Mr. J. W. LUDOLF, who had been the valued the rocks. The master of the drifter with Honorary Secretary of the Leeds Branch of very commendable promptness proceeded to the Institution for twenty-four years, and it the spot, lowered his boat with four men in was decided to send a letter of condolence to her, veered her down to the wreck and his family. rescued the men. Voted the best thanks of the Committee of There was a rough and choppy sea at the Management to Mr. PETER MURRAY, in time and the fishing boat had foundered acknowledgment of his very long and valuable within a very short time of striking the rock. services as Honorary Secretary of the New- Voted a letter of thanks and 11. to the burgh Branch of the Institution, which office master of the drifter, 10s. each to the four he had just resigned in consequence of ill- men who manned the small boat, and 5s. each health. to the remainder of the crew, four in number. Appointed Lieutenant EDWARD D. DRURY, R.N.R., a District Inspector of Life-boats to the Institution, vice Commander THOMAS HOLMES, R.N., promoted. THURSDAY, 13th August, 1908. Paid 4,762Z. for sundry charges in connec- Colonel FITZROY CLAYTON, V.P., tion with various Lite-boat Establishments. in the Chair. Voted 501. 17s. to pay the expenses of the following Life-boat services :— Read and confirmed the minutes of the lives previous meeting. Life-boat. Vessel. saved. Also read those of the Building, Finance Aranmore. . . Schooner James and Correspondence and Wreck and Reward Postlethwaite, of Sub-Committees and ordered that their re- Barrow. Landed 2. commendations be carried into effect. Palling No. 1 . S.S. Goole, of Goole. Read the report of the Deputy-Chief In- Stood by vessel. spector o{ Life-boats on his recent visits to the New Brighton . Schooner William Runswick and Ackergill Stations. (Steam) Edward, of Garston. Also the reports of the District Inspectors Assisted to save of Life-boats on their visits to the following vessel. Stations:—• The Blyth Life-boat rendered assistance to Northern District.—Maryport, Whitehaven, the S.S. Louisiana, of Copenhagen, and the Balcary, Kirkcudbright, Whithorn, Wick, Gorleston No. 1 Life-boat assisted to save the Ackergill, Huna, Longhope, Stromness, smack Shamrock, of Lowestoft, and 5. Thurso, Lossiemouth, Nairn, Anstruther, Also voted 189Z. 12s. 6d. to pay the expenses Berwick-on-Tweed, Dunbar, Skateraw, Camp- of the assemblies of crews or launches of the beltown, Southend, Troon, Ayr, Girvan, 584 THE LIFE-BOAT. [2ND NOVEMBER, 1908.

Ballantrae, Port Patrick, Port Logan, Eye- Lives mouth and North Berwick. Life-boat. Vessel. saved. Eastern District.—Southwold (two boatg), Whitby No. 1 Coble Chance It, of Kessingland (two boats), Pakefield, Whitby Whitby. Landed 3. (two boats) and Upgang. Cobles of Whitby stood Southern District.—New Romney, Dunge- by cobles. ness (two boats), Folkestone, Hythe and The Fenit Life-boat landed one person and Clacton-on-Sea. rendered assistance to the four-masted barque Western District. — Lymnouth, Appledore Crown of Germany, of London; and the (two boats), Coverack, Port Isaac, St. Ives, Lowestoft No. 2 Life-boat assisted to save the Hayle, Falmouth, Porthoustock, Mevagissey, trawler Integrity, of Lowestoft, and 6. Polkerris, New Quay (Cornwall), Cadgwith, Also voted 184Z. 5s. 9d. to pay the expenses The Lizard, Porthleven, Penzance, St. Agnes, of the following Life-boat launches, assemblies St. Mary's, Port Eynon, Clovelly, Ilfracombe of crews, etc., with the view of assisting per- and Westou-super-Mare. sons on vessels in distress :—Arklow, Berwick, Irish District.—Portrush, Culdafi, Green- Caister No. 2, Douglas, North Sunderland, castle, Aranmore, Groomsport, Carrickfergue, Port Erin, Port Erroll, Sheringham, Swanage, Wicklow, Cloughey, Poolbeg, Fenit, Bally- Walton-on-Naze, Winterton No. 2 and Yar- cotton and Youghal. mouth. Reported the receipt of the following special Voted. 12Z. 19s. to men injured in the contributions since the last meeting:— Life-boat service at Dunbar and Gorleston. & s. d. Voted the thanks of the Institution, in- Worthing Branch (Sunday collec- scribed on vellum, and 11. each, to JAMES tions) 88 17 10 E. MIRMELD, WILLIAM STOHRY, and WILLIAM " S. D. R. S. D." (additional) . . 75 - - STORRY, junior, for gallantly saving the crew Mr. E. F. WHITE (annual sub- of three men of the coble Chance It, of scription) 50 - - Whitby, which was capsized in a very heavy Miss S. E. WHITE (annual sub- ground sea off Whitby on the 15th July. scription) 25 - - The salvors, observing the accident, pro- —To be severally thanked. ceeded, at great risk to themselves, to the Also the receipt of the following legacies:— assistance of the men, and when effecting the rescue their coble became entangled in the The late Mr. JAMES MILLER, of nets belonging to the sunken boat. Ashill, Norfolk 899 5 7 Voted 7s. 6d. to three men for putting off The late Mr. GEORGE RILEY, of in a boat, and at slight risk to themselves, Rishton, Lancaster .... 500 - -rescuing a Norwegian sailor who was adrift in The late Miss MARY ANN COR- a boat without either anchor or thole-pins near NEILLE, of Eanelagh Mansions, Appledore on the night of the 2nd July. S.W 500 - - Also 10s. to two men for their promptness in The late Mr. EDMUND LYTHGOE, putting off in a boat and rescuing a gentleman of Melbourne (additional) . . 148 17 6 visitor who, in a strong S.W. wind and rough The late Miss E. H. GILL, of sea, had drifted a long way in a small boat to Chester 100 - - leeward off Clovelly, on the 14th July. The late Mr. SAMUEL LEWIS, of Also 10s. to a man for his promptness in Cork Street, W. (additional). . 70 - - putting off in a boat and at slight risk rescuing The late Mr. F. W. N. LLOYD, of one of two lads whose boat was capsized in a Branley (half-year's interest). . 15 4 - moderate W.S.W. breeze and smooth sea off Very great regret was expressed at the death Port Charlotte, Islay, on the 20th July. The of Mr. FREDERICK PINNOOK, the esteemed other lad unfortunately perished before help Honorary Secretary of the Isle of Wight reached him. Branch of the Institution, and it was decided to send a letter of condolence to his family. Voted the best thanks of the Committee of THURSDAY, 10th September, 1908. Management to Captain MALCOLM McNEiLE, Colonel FrrzRoY CLAYTON, V.P., R.N., in recognition of his long and valuable in the Chair. services as Honorary Secretary of the Lewes Branch of the Institution, which office he had The announcement of the decease of Sir resigned, as he was about to leave the locality. EDWARD BiHKBECK,Bart.,K.C.V.O., for twenty- Paid 3,920Z. for sundry charges in connec- five years the Chairman of the Committee tion with various Life-boat Establishments. of Management of the Institution and a Voted 76Z. 2s. Id. to pay the expenses of enerous benefactor, was received with the the following Life-boat services :— f eepest regret, and it was resolved to forward Lives a message of sympathy to the Honourable Life-boat. Vessel. saved. Lady Birkbeck. Sir Edward Birkbeck's con- Gorleston Smack General Gordon, nection with the Institution began forty-three NOB. 2 and 3 of Lowestoft. Stood years ago, when he was elected a Vice- by vessel. President, and he had constantly at heart the Margate No. 1. Barge Caleb, of Rochester 3 prosperity of the Institution and the well- Newhaven S.S .L 26°, of Constanti- being of the gallant crews who man its Life- (Motor). . nople 4 boats. The Committee felt that the loss sus- Port St. Mary Dandy Elate, of Port tained by the Institution waa a serious one, St. Mary 13 and one to be regretted. SND NOVEMBER, 1908.] THE LIFE-BOAT. 585

Bead and confirmed the minutes of the Lives previous meeting. Life-boat. Vessel. saved. Also read those of the Building, Finance Hoylake Yacht Mea, of Liver- and Correspondence, and Wreck and Reward pool. Stood by vessel. Sub - Committees, and ordered that their Padstow No. 2 Ship Talus, of Greenock. recommendations be carried into effect. and Tug. Stood by vessel. Read the reports of the District Inspectors Selsey . . . T".S.Queen,oiSouthamp- of Life-boats on their recent visits to the ton. Landed 57. following Life-boat Stations:— Tenby . . . Helwiek Light Vessel. 7 Northern District.—Ardrossan, Crail, St. Waltou-on- Barque Bar den, of Andrews, Holy Island (two boats), Cullercoats, Naze Mariehaven. Stood Cambois, Blyth, Cresswell, Hauxley, New- by vessel. biggin,Bovilmei,A.lnraovit.h,North Svmderland, The Aldeb-nrgh No. 2 Life-boat assisted to Dunbar, Skateraw, Irvine, and Anstruther. save the s.s. Lady Ann of Suuderland; the Southern District.—North Deal, Walmer, Bull Bay and Cemlyn Life-boats assisted to Kingsdowne, Margate (two boats), Harwich save the schooner Flower of Portsoy, of Ply- (two boats), Walton-on-the-Naze, Ramsgate, mouth; and Maryport Life-boat assisted to Broadstairs, Dover, Weymouth, St. Holier, save the schooner Engelbert of Barssel and St. Peter Port. her crew of 5. Western District. — Fishguard, Cardigan, Voted 489i. 17s. 6d. to pay the expenses of New Quay (Cardigan), Burry Port, Ferryside, assemblies of crews or launching the following Tenby, Angle, Little Haven and St. David's. Life-boats, &c., with the view of rendering Irish District. — Courtmacsherry, Queens- assistance to persons on distressed vessels:— town, Helvick Head, Tramore, Dunmore Broadstairs, Cardigan, Castletown, Cemlyn, East, Fethard, Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore, Dungeness No. 2, Filey, Gorleston No. 3 Wexford, Cahore, Courtown, Arklow, Clogher (steam), Harwich No. 2 (steam), Hayling Head and Drogheda. Island, Ilfracombe, Littlehampton, Lowestoft Reported the receipt of the following special No. 2, Mumbles, Newhaveu, New Romney, contributions since the last meeting:— North Deal, Penzance, Port Eynon, Porthou- & s. d. stock, Port Logan, St. Ives, St. Mary's, Court " Fountain of Friendship " S-wamage, Walraer, Weymouth and Yarmouth. 2634, Ancient Order of Foresters, Voted 2Z. 5s. to a man injured on service in collected at Church Parade, per Swauage Life-boat. Mr. H. T. Beadle, Snodland, Kent 579 London Diocesan Church Lads Voted 2Z. to the Master and 10s. to each of Brigade, offertory at drumhead the crew of the tug Imperial of Lowestoft for service at Eastbourne Redoubt, taking the tug on to the edge of the Newoome . per Mr. C. E. Bartholomew . . I - - Sands and saving three boys adrift in a boat, —To be severally thanked, in a strong W.S.W. breeze and very heavy Also the receipt of the following legacies:— sea, on the 27th August. The late Mr. WILLIAM GILLINS, of Also 31. to three men for saving, at consider- Camden Rood, N.W. . . . 8,508 10 1 able risk, a visitor who in a small boat was The late Mr. GEORGE CLA.Y, of drifting towards the Newcome Ridge off Doncaster (with interest). . . 212 - - Lowestoft, in a strong northerly wind and The late Mr. W. M. TKEWIN, of tide, on the 13th August. Bradford (per Appledore branch) 100 - - Also 21. 10s. to four men for saving, at some The late Mr. H. D. Griffith, of Caer- risk in a strong 'tideway, two persons whose hiin, Carnarvon 100 - - boat had been capsized off Exmouth on the Paid 9,045Z. for sundry charges in connec- 14th August. tion with various Life-boat Establishments. Also 10s. to a man for his promptness in Voted 238Z. 2s. 6d. to pay the expenses of rescuing two men whose boat was capsized the following Life-boat services :— off Exmouth in moderate weather on the 20th Li res August. The salvor's boat was damaged and Life-boat. Vessel. saved. the cost of the repairs, amounting to li., was Barry Dock . Ketch Trebiskin, of Pad- defrayed by the Institution. stow. Stood by vessel. Voted 10s. to the Coxswain of the Angle Bembridge. . Schooner Agenoria, of Life-boat for his promptness in saving four Chester. Stood by men whose small boat was capsized between vessel. Milford and Angle, in fine weather, on the 4th Cahore. . . Schooner Helen August. McGregor, of Dublin 4 Also 10s. to two men for their promptness Hoylake . . Flat Evening Star of in saving a man whose boat was drifting to Liverpool. Stood by sea near the Annat Bank off Montrose, in vessel. moderate weather, on the 24th August.

NOTICE. The next number of the LIFE-BOAT JOURNAL will lie published on the 1st February, 1909. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE=BOAT INSTITUTION. SUPPORTED SOLELY BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS. patron—fljis Obost ©racfous dfcajestg tbe IKing. pvesiSent—His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, E.G. Chairman— ®eputs=ffibairman— COLONEL FmRoY CLAYTON, V.P. THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF HARDWICKE. Secretary—CHARLKS DIBIIIN, ESQ., F.R.G.S.

Telegraphic Address: •&CT\flli Telephone: "LIFE-BOAT No. 2964 INSTITUTION ("QERRARD LONDON." EXCHANGE.")

APPEAL. THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT have to state that during the past year (1907) the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION expended £71,426 on its Life-boat Establishments. GENERAL SUMMABY OF THE WOBK OF THE INSTITUTION DUEINQ 1907. Number ol Lives rescued by Life-boats, in addition to 43 £ ». d. Vessels and Boats saved by them and 34 persons landed from vessels in distress and lightships 932 Number of Lives saved by Shore-boats, &c 224 Amount of Bewards granted during the Year 10,560 4 4 Honorary Bewards:—Gold Medal 1 Silver Medals and Clasps ... 15 Binocular Glasses 6 ... Aneroid Barometers 5 Votes of Thanks on Vellum . . 38 Certificates of Service .... 12 Total 77 I7l56 £10,560 4 4 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 in 1824 (to 31st Deo., 1907), is 47,345. The rewards and recognitions granted byithe Institution in the same period comprise 100 Gold Medals and Clasps, 1,247 Silver Medals and Clasps, 66 Decorations, 887 Binocular Glasses, 15 Telescopes, 77 Aneroid Barometers, 1,858 Votes of Thanks, inscribed on vellum and framed, 196 Certificates of Service framed, and £276,466 in money. The Committee of Management earnestly appeal to the British Public for Funds to enable them to maintain their 280 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 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, CHABIBS DIBDIN, Esq., at the Institution, 22, CHASING CBOSS BOAD, London, W.C.; by the Bankers of the Institution, Messrs. COUTTS AND Co., 440. Strand, London, W.C.; and by all the other Bankers in the United Kingdom.—November, 1908.