THURSO, CAITHNESS-SHIRE.—The fishing- boat Camperdown, of Port Knockie, was returning from the fishing grounds on the evening of the 6th February, when a hurricane from W.S.W. suddenly rose and disabled her, breaking the yard and splitting her sail. She was observed by the look-out man at Thurso, who at once summoned the Life-boat crew.

The Life-boat Co-operator No. 3 was quickly launched, bore down on the fishing-boat and stood by ready to render assistance. When the gale began to subside the Life-boat returned to the roadstead and secured the services of a steamer; she then accompanied her back to the craft, and having passed a rope from the steamer, the disabled vessel was towed into safety. The boat then returned ashore and was rehoused next day..