Ifracombe, Devonshire.—At 1.35 P.M.

on the 8th February the coastguard at Widmouth, Hfracombe, reported that a motor fishing boat was at sea, and had passed out of his sight. It was found that she was the local boat Vivian and, as the wind and sea were rising, the coastguards at Lynmouth and Woody Bay were asked to report if she could be seen. At 2.55 P.M. the coastguard at Widmouth reported that she was E.N.E. of Widmouth Head and was in danger. It was then blowing a N.W. gale, with heavy seas. The motor life-boat Rosabella was launched at 3.27 P.M., met the Vivian in Combe Martin Bay, and escorted her into harbour. She returned to her station at 4.30 P.M.—Rewards, £20 10s. Qd..