The s.s. Vikvall, of Oskaishamn, Sweden, stranded on the Haisborough Sands, about'one mile S.E. of the South Middle Haisborough Buoy, on 24th December, while bound, in ballast, to Hartlepool. The weather was misty, and a strong westerly breeze was blowing with a moderate sea. In response to information received through the Coastguard, the Motor Life-boat H. F. Bailey was launched at 12.50 P.M., but the captain of the steamer declined help, saying that he would wait until the next high water. Two tugs arrived and •with the Life-boat remained by the steamer. At 4.15 P.M., at the captain's request, the Life-boat established com- munication between the tugs and the Vikvall. Shortly afterwards the steamer refloated and went on her way, the Life- boat returning to her Station at 9.30 P.M.

—Property Salvage Case..