On 19th November only one fishing boat had put out, the Mary Henderson, with three men on board. A moderate S.E.

breeze was blowing with a very heavy swell. As at 1.20p.M. the boat had not returned, and the seas at the harbour entrance were now so heavy as to make it dangerous for any craft to attempt to enter, the Pulling and Sailing Life-boat Moss was launched to stand by her.

When the fishing boat approached the- harbour she was warned off by flares, and put about and made for Stone- haven, which she reached safely. The Life-boat returned ashore at 3.45 P.M.— Rewards, £17 16s..