Portrush, Co. Antrim.—On the night of the 2nd of August, 1949, a moderately strong northerly wind was blowing, with a rough sea, and at 9.50 the coast- guard telephoned that a fishing boat appeared to be in difficulties and had unsuccessfully tried to enter Port- ballintrae Harbour. The new life-boat Lady Scott, Civil Service No. 4 was launched at 9.55. It was her first call.

She found the fishing boat one and a half miles east of Ramore Head, with a crew of four. She was bound from Rathlin to Portballintrae, but was reluc- tant to attempt making Portballintrae Harbour in the heavy sea. The life- boat escorted her to Portrush, arriving at 10.50.—Rewards, £6 7s. 6d..