Portrush, Co. Antrim.—Shortly after noon on the 4th February a fisherman reported that one of the fishing fleet— the motor boat Alert, of Portstewart— had not returned to harbour, and that as the wind and sea were rising rapidly, anxiety was felt for her safety. A strong S.W. gale was blowing, with a rough sea. The motor life-boat T.B.B.H.

was launched at 12.25 P.M., and found the Alert about five miles N.E. of Ramore Head. Her engine had broken down, but had been repaired. The life-boat escorted her into Portstewart harbour, and returned to her station at 3.15 P.M.—Rewards, £6 7s. 6d..