Signals of distress were observed from the schooner Coniston, of Barrow, at about 9.30 A.M.

on the 18th March, when the vessel was lying at anchor off Skerries Harbour.

The coxswain of the Life-boat William Maynard at once summoned his crew, and within seventeen minutes the Life- boat was in the water and on her way to the vessel. There was a whole gale from S.E. with a heavy sea, and after several attempts communication with the schooner was effected and the crew of four men rescued. The vessel was left riding to her anchors, and when the weather moderated it was hoped that she would be saved..