On the afternoon of the 25th January the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board telephoned that Pilot Vessel No. 2 was in distress off the Bar Lightship. A whole N.W. gale was blowing, with a heavy sea and heavy squalls of sleet and rain. The New Brighton motor life-boat William and Kate Johnston put out at 2.15 P.M., and met the pilot vessel near No. 12 red buoy in Crosby Channel. Her steering gear had broken down. The life-boat accompanied her until she was taken in tow by a steam tug, and then made for home. She reached her station at 3.45 P.M. The Hoylake motor life-boat Oldham was also launched, but her help was not needed.—Rewards, New Brighton, £6 18s.; Hoylake, £33..