Portrusb, Co. Antrim.—At 11.15 A.M.

on the 24th January the coastguard reported that a ship about three miles N.N.E. of Ramore Head was flying a two-flag signal, and was apparently in difficulties. A moderate to strong S.E.

gale was blowing, with a rough sea and rain squalls. The motor life-boat T.B.B.H. was launched at 11.25 A.M. and found the s.s. Porthleven, of Montrose, drifting out to sea, out of control, as a chain in the steering-gear had broken.

She was bound with a cargo of coal from Garston to Newport, Co. Mayo.

The life-boat showed her a safe anchorage, and then took the broken link ashore. Another one was obtained, and the life-boat took it, and a pilot, back to the Porthleven. She stood by while temporary repairs were made, escorted the Porthleven into harbour, and returned to her station at 3 P.M.— Rewards, £7 6s. 6d..