Penlee, and Sennen Cove, Cornwall.—On the 21st December the Esthonian steamer Mina, of Parnu, got into difficulties through her rudder shaft breaking.

A strong south-westerly breeze was blowing, with a rough sea. The steamer Scillonian saw her and stood by. News was passed by the coastguard, and the Sennen Cove motor life-boat The Newbons, and the Penlee motor life-boat W. & S., were launched at 11.50 A.M. and noon respectively.

The Sennen life-boat came up with the Mina about eight miles S.W. of Tol- Pedn look-out. The Scillonian had then got a line on board and was trying to tow her. The life-boat passed another line between the steamers, and later put one of her own ropes on board the Mina and helped in towing her. Shortlyafterwards the Mina sheered very badly and the life-boat let go her tow.

Then the other two lines parted. By this time, however, the Mina had made temporary repairs, and was out of immediate danger. The life-boat stood by until it was seen that she was able to go on her way, and then, as the heavy sea would prevent her rehousing, ran for Penzance, arriving at 6 P.M.

She returned to her station, and was rehoused, next day. The Penlee lifeboat had found that her help was not wanted, and had returned to her station at 3.30 P.M. The weather was too rough for rehousing, and she was moored in Newlyn harbour until next day.—Rewards, Sennen Cove, Property Salvage Case ; Penlee, £12 Us. 6d..