Humber, Yorkshire.—Just before noon on the 31st May a small fishing boat, The Lily, of Grimsby, drifted ashore inside Spurn Point. She was in no immediate danger. A moderate N.N.W.

breeze was blowing, with a slight swell.

Later on the Royal Naval Signal Station reported that the crew appeared to be signalling for help, and the motor life-boat City of Bradford II was launched at 1 P.M. She found The Lily in a helpless condition. Her anchors had been lost, her propeller had fouled, and her crew were exhausted.

The life-boat got a tow rope on board and took The Lily to Grimsby. She returned to her station at 3.20 P.M.— Permanent paid crew..