The scene at Harwich when the Clacton on Sea Lifeboat entered harbour towing the disabled barge AUDREY, which had 1622 bags of wheat on board. The sailing gear of the barge was blown away when off the Whittaker Sands.
Photo Norman K Harrison, Clacton on Sea.
AUDREY of London ON 108360 owned by E.J. & W. Goldsmith

The following is from www.clactonlifeboat.org.uk/history/edwardzdresden1_1.htm

1933 July 31st, Barge Audrey, of London, saved 2 and barge.
On the 31st July the barge Audrey, of London, with a crew of two, had her sails carried away in the Whitaker channel, while bound from London to Rochford with a cargo of wheat. A moderate to strong S.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The Coastguard passed news to Clacton and the motor lifeboat Edward Z. Dresden was launched at 8.15am. Some of the lifeboat crew went aboard the barge, a temporary sail was rigged up, and the barge made for Harwich, accompanied by the lifeboat. The lifeboat arrived home at 7pm, having been out on service for nearly eleven hours. Her help undoubtedly saved the barge and her crew from destruction.

Date: 31 July 1933