The local motor fishing boat Nancy II, carrying a crew of three, put to sea on the 4th January. She did not return when expected, and the motor life-boat Elliot Gakr was launched at 4.33 P.M.

to look for her. A strong north breeze was blowing, with a strong and increas- ing sea. The life-boat saw flares, and found the Nancy II about three miles S.S.E. of Seaham with her engine broken down. She was in great danger of being swamped. The life-boat towed her and her crew back to the safety of the harbour, and returned to her station at 5.50 P.M.—Rewards, £11 13s. 3d..