— At 9.5 P.M. on 1st May the Coxswain received a message from the Coastguard that a vessel was stranded on the Geddle Rock, just north of Peterhead.

A moderate E. wind was blowing with a ground swell, and the weather was very thick. The Motor Life-boat Duke of Connaught was launched, but when she got to the Geddle Rock the vessel had refloated and gone on her way.

The Life-boat turned for home, but when off the South Head she saw another vessel burning flares and went to her. She was the motor fishing boat Recruit, of Peterhead, carrying a crew of seven ; her engine had broken down, and she was close to the rocks in the broken water. With all speed a tow rope was got aboard, and the vessel and crew were rescued from their dangerous position. The Life-boat returned to Peterhead with the Recruit in tow, arriving at 10.15 P.M.—Rewards, £10 16s. Gd..