GOURDON AND JOHNSHAVEN. — Several fishing-boats which had proceeded to sea in favourable weather early in the morning of the 4th March were overtaken by gale from the S.S.E., and as the sea became very heavy considerable anxiety was felt for the safety of the fishermen.

The Life-boat Theophilus Sidney Echalaz stationed at Gourdon, and the Johnshaven Life-boat, Meanwell of Glenbervie, were launched, and stood by the boats in readiness to render help to their crews should any casualty befall them..