Sunderland, Durham.—At 5.47 on the night of the 4th of November, 1951, the coastguard telephoned that a ship was close to the rocks to the eastward and signalling for tugs. A fresh south- easterly gale was blowing, with a rough sea. At 6.20 the life-boat Edward and Isabella Irwin was launched and found the S.S. Arcobaleno, of Italy, laden with iron ore. She got clear of the rocks and the life-boat stood by her until she reached the harbour. The life-boat then returned to her station, arriving at 7.30.—Rewards, £8 4s..