During a strong W.S.W. gale and heavy sea on the 15th October signals of distress were seen on the French schooner Clara, and about the same time a tug reported that the Life-boat was required. The Coxswain of the Life-boat Charlie Medland at once assembled his crew and proceeded to the schooner, which was dragging her anchor. Having established communi- cation, the master's wife and child were taken into the boat, but the crew ref used to leave their vessel. The boat then returned to her station, landing the two persons at 4 P.M..