HARWICH.—On the 30th January the Kentish Knock Light-vessel telephoned to Ramsgate that the Long Sand Lightship was flying a distress signa?, and a message was at once despatched by telegraph to Harwich to that effect. On receipt of the message the steam Life-boat City of Glasgow proceeded to the Long Sand Light-ship and found that, having on board two mechanics who were anxious to get ashore, she had signalled to a passing steamer to the effect that she wished to communicate with her. The steamer reported to the Kentish Knock that the Long Sand was signalling, but in the transmission of the message a misunderstanding occurred and the signals were understood to be those of distress.

However, the two men were taken into the Life-boat and landed at Harwich..