Portrush, Co. Antrim. — On the night of the 16th February the lifeboat motor mechanic saw red flares, and heard shouting in the Skerrie roads, East Bay. There was no wind, and the sea was smooth, but the weather was thick. The motor lifeboat T.B.B.H. was launched at 9.10 P.M., and found the motor fishing boat Waterbird one mile E.S.E. of Ramore Head. Her engine had broken down, and she was leaking. The life-boat towed her back to harbour, and returned to her station at 10.30.