Peel, Isle of Man.—At 5.10 P.M. on the 5th December, 1938, the coastguard reported flares six miles N.N.E.

of Peel. A strong and freshening S.W.

breeze was blowing, with a rough sea.

The motor life-boat Helen Sutton was launched at 5.30 P.M., and found the local motor fishing boat Manx Lad in difficulties. Her propeller had been fouled. She carried a crew of five.

The life-boat towed her back to harbour, and returned to her station at 10.40 P.M. A letter of thanks was received from the owner.—Rewards, £23 18s. 6d..