Lerwick, Shetlands.—Early in the evening of the 18th February it was learned that the steam trawler Strathmartin, of Aberdeen, was ashore on Loofa Baa shoal, in the harbour.

An E.S.E. gale was blowing with a very rough sea. The weather was cold, with heavy rain. The Strathmartin signalled for help, and the motor life-boat Lady Jane and Martha Ryland put out at 6.9 P.M., followed by the trawler's sister ship Strathelliot.

The life-boat stood by while the Strathelliot got a hawser on board, and, helped by the rising tide, succeeded in pulling the stranded trawler clear.

She towed her in, and the life-boat returned to her station, arriving at 7.25 P.M.—Rewards, £13 2s. 6d..