It was reported by the Coastguard at Cairnbulg at about 10.30 P.M. on 16th May, that the small fishing boat Tulip, of Fraserburgh, with two men on board, was in distress off Cairnbulg Beacon and drifting into the surf. The swell was heavy inshore, the weather thick and a light S.E. wind was blowing. At 10.40 P.M. the Motor Life-boat Lady Rothes was launched. She searched a large area, but was unable to trace the boat. She kept up communication with the shore by signals, and in the end was recalled, as the fishing boat had reached safety. She arrived back at her Station at 12.45 A.M.—Rewards, £10 6s..