Montrose, Angus.—Retween eight and nine on the morning of the 27th August the wind increased to a strong S.S.E.

gale. In the face of a strong ebb tide this set up a heavy sea on the bar, and made the entrance into harbour very dangerous. Six local motor fishing boats, with crews numbering twentyfour, were at sea, and the motor lifeboat John Russell was launched at 9.15 A.M., in case her help was wanted.

In the absence of the coxswain and second coxswain at sea, an ex-second coxswain took command. She stood by at the bar until all the boats were safely in, and returned to her station at 11.30 A.M.—Rewards, £6 7s..