— On the evening of the 26th January, the coast- guard reported that a vessel was on fire about seven miles east of the Mull of Galloway. A moderate north gale was blowing, with a moderate to rough sea, and the weather was very cold.

The motor life-boat J. and W. was launched at 5.15 P.M., and finding nothing, signalled to the Drummore coastguard for further information.

The coastguard directed the life-boat to the Port William side of Luce Bay, and here she found two Fleetwood trawlers, brightly lighted and close together. They said that they had been in the bay since afternoon and had seen nothing. Apparently the bright lights had been taken for a fire.

The life-boat made for her station, but did not get home until 4.15 A.M., having been on service for eleven hours. As it was a long and arduous service, extra awards were given.—Rewards, £12 5*..