On the evening of the 24th September a message was re- ceived from the lighthouse-keeper on Ross Island that a sailing dinghy with two men had gone ashore on Richard- son's Rock, which is between Ross Island and the mainland. The men had signalled to the keeper that they wished to be taken ashore, and as it was getting dark it was decided to send the motor life-boat Morison Watson to their help. She was launched at 7 P.M.

in a moderate N.E. breeze. The sea was smooth. She stood by until the dinghy refloated and then, after taking the men on board, towed the boat to safety. She arrived back at her station at 4 A.M. next day, having been on service for nine hours.—Rewards, £10 13s..