Barmoutb, Merionethshire. — At three in the afternoon on the 3rd of October, 1950, the coxswain and others saw the launch Golden Hind, of Plymouth, approaching Barmouth Bar. There was a heavy sea, with a strong south- westerly breeze blowing. The local pilot boat had been standing by for the ship to arrive, but had had to return because of the rough seas. As the Golden Hind nearcd the bar heavy seas broke over her. At 3.18 the life-boat The Chieftain was launched, as she was the only suitable craft available. Es- corted by the life-boat, the launchentered harbour at four o'clock.—- Rewards, £7 10s..