Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford.—On the afternoon of the 8th March it was learned that the s.s. Wexfordian, of Wexford, which had been aground on South Dogger Bank since the 29th February, was in need of help. A strong N.E. by E. breeze was blowing, a rough sea running, and the weather was thick, with sleet. The motor life-boat K.E.C.F. was launched at 4.45 P.M., and found that the Wexfordian's boilers were out of order, and that there was no hope of salving her. Nine of the crew wanted to leave her, but the captain, mate, chief officer and pilot decided to remain on board for the time being. The life-boat landed the nine men on the pier, and returned to her station at 8 P.M. Next day the owners of the Wexfordian arrived at Rosslare Harbour, and asked for the life-boat to fetch the remaining four men ashore, as it was too dangerous for them to stay on board any longer.

The life-boat put out at 3 P.M., took the men off and landed them at the harbour. She arrived back at her station at 7 P.M. A letter of thanks and a donation of £20 was received from the owner in appreciation of services rendered to his steamers, Wexfordian and Elsie Annie.—Permanent paid crew ; Rewards, £7 7s. 9d.

(For report of the service to the Elsie Annie see previous column..