At about 11 A.M. on 28th February the Hoylake Coastguard reported that a small motor boat was at anchor or aground near Spencers Spit, and that they were keep- ing her under observation. Later they reported that the boat had disappeared, and at 1.56 P.M. the Motor Life-boat Oldham put ofl to search for her. A strong breeze was blowing, with a choppy sea. After searching without result the Life-boat put into Hilbre where she found the boat—the Jupiter, of Liverpool—safely anchored. The Coxswain was informed that she had anchored at Spencers Spit, while on passage from Liverpool to Hilbre, but had not been in danger or in need of help. The Life-boat returned to her Station at 4.30 P.M. — Rewards, £12 9s..