Arklow, Co. Wicklow.—31st October, 1939. It had been reported that a raft with men on board could be seen off Wicklow Head. A strong gale was blowing, with a very rough sea. A rowing skiff put out from Wicklow as well as the motor life-boat from Arklow.

The "raft" was found to be fisherman's buoys with an upright pole to which a hurricane lantern was attached.The life-boat towed the skiff and buoys into Arklow.—Rewards, £7 8s..