On the morning of the 30th June a strong N.E. gale sprang up causing a very heavy sea whilst the herring fleet were returning from the fishing grounds.

Owing to the heavy swell and surf at the Harbour entrances it was considered that the boats would be in great danger and the Life-boat Anna Maria Lee was launched to be in readiness for any emergency.

About 10.30 A.M. the boat Henry and Elizabeth, belonging to Nairn, when rounding the breakwater was struck by a huge sea and almost submerged. The mainsail burst and the boat righted herself but was washed on the rocks behind the south breakwater, one man unfortunately being washed overboard and drowned. The Life-boat immedi- ately proceeded to the vessel's assistance and rescued the remaining six men, the service being accomplished with great difficulty and considerable danger, the rudder of the boat having been seriously damaged. The Coxswain was most skil- ful in the manner in which he manoeuvred the Life-boat whilst taking the men off the wrecked vessel, and quite as meritorious and still more difficult was his management of the steering after the rudder had been broken and ;he yoke carried away. On the return of the Life-boat the crew were highly complimented by a vast concourse of people who lined the piers.

The Committee of Management as a mark of their approval of this service granted each member of the crew an additional reward and upon ANDREW NOBLE, the Coxswain, they conferred ;he Silver Medal of the Institution.

An illustration of this service, taken from a photograph, appears on the opposite page.).