At 7.20 r.M.

| on 14th May the signal was lircd denoting the Life-bout was required to assist some vessel in distress, and a ; steamer was seen in the fog making for the shore to the east of Folkestone.

Within a very short time the Leslie had been launched, and was alongside 1 ready to render aid if necessary. The | vessel, which proved to be the steam- ship Marzo, of Bilbao, had been in collision about four miles olF, sus- taining serious damage, arid was in a sinking condition when beached.

Shortly after the arrival of the Life- boat a tug came from Dover, and it was then decided to move the steamer to a safer position. This was carried out by the aid of the tug and Life-boatmen, the pumps being kept going all night.

Meanwhile efforts were made to stop the leaks, the Leslie remaining alongside, and next morning the steamer was taken successfully to Dover, where she was docked. The Life-boat then re- turned to Folkestone, which was reached about 8 P.M..