.—On the morn- ing of the 3rd March the coxswain was told that a fishing boat had been seen in difficulties. As it was known that the local motor fishing boat Gowan, with four men on board, was overdue from the fishing grounds, it was decided to launch the motor lifeboat Civil Service No. 4., and she put out at 12.15 P.M.

A strong easterly gale was blowing, with a heavy sea, and it was raining.

The life-boat found the Gowan about three and a half miles north by west of Whitehills. Her engine had broken down, and she was drifting helplessly.

She was taken in tow and brought safely into harbour, which was reached at 1.45 P.M.—Rewards, £8 2s. 3d..