Torbay, Devon.—At 9.7 in the even- ing of the 3rd of May, 1948, the coast- guard telephoned that a vessel had signalled for help eight miles east-north- east from Berry Head. The motor life-boat Hearts of Oak, on temporary duty at the station, was launched at 9.20 in a south-south-west breeze with a moderate swell. About an hour later she found the French motor trawler Janock, of St. Malo, with her engine giving trouble, and escorted her to Brixham Harbour, arriving at 11.40.

The Janock carried out repairs and left on the following morning.—Rewards, £6 0*. 6d..