— At 11.35 P.M. on the 9th June, during a strong westerly gale, it was reported to the Coxswain, W. Cross, that a man had swum ashore from a fishing-boat and stated that four men aboard were in danger. The crew of the steam Life-boat Queen were promptly as- sembled, and the Life-boat proceeded to the place indicated. On arrival the vessel was found to be in danger of capsizing, and three of the men were rescued. The fourth man, however, declined to leave the vessel, and the Life-boat returned without him. When she arrived at the stage the Chief Officer of Coastguard advised the Coxswain to return, as the man left on the fishing- boat was in great danger. He accord- ingly did so, but was unable to find any trace of the vessel, as she had parted her cable and had drifted up the river.

Having searched for the missing vessel without result, the Life-boat returned to her moorings. Fortunately for the man he was picked up by a passing vessel..