During a moderate E.S.E. gale on the 1st January signals of distress were observed at 9.30 A.M. on a schooner lying at anchor in Rosslare Bay. The crew of the Life-boat Tom and Jennie were assembled, and in a heavy sea the boat proceeded to the assistance of those on board. On reaching the vessel the master reported that she was leaking badly and he required the assistance of a tug to tow him into harbour. At the request of the master the Life-boat therefore returned ashore to telephone for a tug. The vessel was the William Thompson, of Wexford, laden with coal and bound from Newport to Wexford..