Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—On the afternoon of the 31st October the owner of a motor yacht which was anchored east of Yarmouth pier hired two men in the motor launch White Heather to put him on board his yacht.

A strong north gale was blowing, with a rough sea, and rain. After the yacht had got under way the White Heather fouled the mooring-chains, and was held stern on to the wind and sea.

She filled, and was in danger of sinking.

Her plight was seen on shore, and the motor life-boat S.G.E. was launched at 4.30 P.M. She rescued the men, towed the White Heather back to harbour, and returned to her station at 5.45 P.M.—Rewards, £8 17*. 9d..