On. the 3rd December, during a strong W.S.W. gale, the steam lighter William Yule, of Kirk- caldy, whilst bound from Kirkcaldy to Leith, was unable to make way against the gale and drove down into Largo Bay.

Signals of distress were displayed, and at 9 A.M. information of the vessel's plight was conveyed to the Coxswain of the Life-boat Isabella. In response the Life-boat proceeded to the steamer. It was found that one anchor and cable had carried away and that the vessel was drifting ashore with the other anchor down. The master requested the Life-boat to stand by him, and the Coxswain did so until • shortly after noon, when a tug arrived and assisted the lighter into Methil..