ST.ANDREW'S, FIFESHIRE.—Two fishingboats returning from fishing in the bay on the 21st February were placed in a perilous position by a strong N. gale which sprung up, accompanied by a rough sea. One boat was driven on the beach, and the other, which was a mile from the harbour, showed signals of distress. At 3.20 P.M. the Life-boat Louisa was launched, proceeded to the boat, and found her leaky and in danger of foundering.

Her crew of three men were rescued by the Life-boat, and their boat was left riding at anchor..