April, 1846.
On the night of the 22nd April, 1846, a marine fell into the river
Medway from H.M.S. 'Raleigh,' and was rescued by the timely
assistance of Lieut. Edward Tatham, who, leaving his bed, lowered
himself down the vessel's side, and supported the man (who had also
hold of a rope) until a boat picked up both in an exhausted state.