GOURDON, KlNCARDINESHIRE. The fishing lugger Dauntless, of Gourdon, was returning to port with her catch of fish on the afternoon of the 16th November.

The wind was blowing from the S.S.E.

and the sea, which had sprung up suddenly, was breaking so heavily near the bar as to render it dangerous for the boat to cross. The Life-boat Theophilus Sydney EcTialaz was therefore launched at 1.40, and remained by the lugger until she was in safety..