MONTROSE and JOHNSHAVEN.—On the 29th February a heavy sea was breaking on the bar at Montrose and a strong wind from the E.N.B. suddenly sprung up.

As three of the fishing boats were at sea the Life-boat Augusta was launched at 7.10 P.M., and rowed to the bar. At 7.30 two of the boats safely crossed the bar, the Life-boat men hailing them as they passed, the crews stated that had they been aware that the sea was so heavy they would not have attempted to enter the harbour. They also reported that another fishing boat was outside the bar and, as the sea was becoming heavier, the Life-boat men showed a red light to warn her off; the warning was seen, and the boat proceeded northward. The Life-boat then returned ashore and a telegram was despatched to the coxswain of the Johnshaven Life-boat requesting him to keep a look-out for the fishing-boat. At about 8.30 the boat's light having been seen, the Johnshaven Life-boat, the Meanwell, of Glenbervie, was launched, took off a pilot, put him on board the boat, which was the Wanderer, of Ferryden, with a crew of six men, and remained by her until she was brought safely into Johnshaven harbour..