— The motor Life-boat Alexander Tulloch was launched at 10.15 A.M. on the 17th March to the assistance of the Peter- head fishing fleet. The morning had been very fine, but at ten o'clock a strong gale suddenly sprang up from the N.E., bringing heavy showers of snow with it. As it was realized that the boats would be in danger, the Life- boat was launched and stood by the fishing - boats until they reached the harbour, which they eventually man- aged to do in safety..