At about 9 P.M. on the 14th January the Coxswain, of the Life-boat Arthur B.

Dawes discovered that a vessel was ashore on the rocks of Boulmer South Steel. The night was very dark, with a thick atmosphere. The boat was launched and proceeded to the wreck, which proved to be the steam trawler Doreen, of Sunderland, homeward bound from the fishing-grounds. A heavy swell was breaking about the wreck, and much difficulty was experienced in getting the Life-boat alongside. Whilst the crew of eight hands were being rescued, one of the shipwrecked men got his leg over the side, and it was unfortunately broken by the Life-boat being dashed against the trawler. As soon as the boat came ashore the man received medical atten- tion, and was sent to the infirmary without loss of time. The rescue was a difficult one, and when being carried out, the boat was somowhat damaged owing to the heavy sea..