Boulmer, Northumberland.—At about 10.55 P.M. on the 13th April, 1938, the coastguard telephoned that the steamer Montrose, of Stockholm, had reported having been in collision with a trawler five miles W.S.W. of Coquet Island.

This position obviously was incorrect, as it was on land. As no further information could be got, the motor life-boat Clarissa Langdon was launched at 11.25 to search. A light northerly breeze was blowing, with a smooth sea.

The life-boat found the Montrose at midnight, beached about three-quarters of a mile north of Amble piers. Her master said that he had sent away a boat with five men to help the trawler, and as the Montrose was not in immediate danger, the life-boat left to look for the trawler. It was then learned on shore that the trawler, the Polar Prince, of North Shields, had reached the Tyne, and the life-boat was recalled. She was moored at 7 A.M. on the 14th. At midday she put out again to stand by the Montrose during the rising tide. The Montrose refloated and made for the Tyne under her own steam, with tugs in attendance.

The life-boat accompanied her until it was seen that she was all right, and returned to her station at 3 P.M.— Rewards, £20 9s..