Wick, Caithness-shire.—At 8.55 on the night of the 27th of September, 1951, a wireless message was received through the harbour master, from the captain of the Norwegian motor vessel Skagerak that he needed a doctor for a very sick man. As no other suitable boat was available the life-boat City of Edinburgh put out at 9.15, accom- panied by the medical officer. The sea was moderate with a light south- westerly breeze blowing. Twenty minutes later the life-boat reached the vessel, off Wick. The doctor decided to land the man, a steward, and the life-boat brought him ashore at \0.35.

An ambulance took him to hospital.—• Rewards, £3 15,y..