On the morn- ing of the llth January, the steam trawler Prosper, of Ostend, bound from Ostend to the Orkney fishing grounds, ran aground on the Scroby Sands. A moderate south-westerly breeze was blowing, increasing later to a whole gale. The sea was moderate and later became rough. The Caister pulling and sailing life-boat Charles Burton was launched at 7.52 A.M., and although the crew of the Prosper were in no immediate danger, stood by to help her refloat if possible. The Great Yarmouth and Gorleston motor life- boat John and Mary Meiklam of Gladswood was also launched, at 8.50 A.M., but her help was not wanted, and she returned to her station at 2 P.M. At 11.20 P.M., with the help of the Caister life-boat and a tug, the Prosper was refloated, and accompanied by them made for Yarmouth harbour.

The life-boat returned to her station at 6 A.M. on the 12th, having been on service for twenty-two hours.—Caister —Property Salvage Case ; Great Yar- mouth and Gorleston.—Rewards, £14 13s..