Information was received through the Portpatrick Coastguard at about 7.30 P.M. on the 5th January, that flares had been seen ofl Pladda Point. The Troon Motor Life-boat Sir David Rich- mond and the Girvan Motor Life'-boat Lily Glen, Glasgow were both launched.

A moderate W. breeze was blowing with a moderately rough sea. Although the Life-boats searched a large area thoroughly for several hours, no trace of any vessel in need of help could be found. The Life-boats returned to their Stations about 1 A.M.—Rewards : Troon, £13 11s. Qd.; Girvan, £13 lls. Qd..