The White Star liner Suevic has been sold to a Norwegian firm, and is to be converted into a floating whale-oil factory. It was from this 12,000-ton liner that Life-boats rescued 456 lives twenty-two years ago. On the night of 17th March, 1907, the Suevic, on her way home from Australia with 524 persons on board, ran ashore on the Maenheere Reef off the Lizard. There was a dense fog, and a strong S.W. wind was blowing, with a heavy sea. The Life-boats from Cadgwith, The Lizard, Coverack and Porthleven were all launched. The work of rescue went on all night, in spite of the intense darkness, and by noon the next day 456 persons had been brought ashore. One hundred and sixty were women and children, and no fewer than sixty of these children were under three years old, but all were landed without accident. The remaining sixty-eight were taken in the ships' boats to tugs. Sir Silver Medals were awarded by the Institution to those who took part in the service..