GIRVAN, AYRSHIRE.—At 9 A.M. on the 19th March some of the fishing fleet which had been overtaken by a gale were seen approaching the harbour. A very heavy sea was breaking on the bar, and it was therefore thought desirable that the Life-boat Sir Home Popham should go out to meet the boats. She was immediately launched, and having accompanied them over the bar returned to the shore.

Subsequently another boat, which it was thought had run for Lamlash for shelter, came in sight, and as the gale was increasing and the sea on the bar becoming worse, the Life-boat again went out and stood by the boat until she was in safety..