Arklow, Co. Wlcklow.—At 7.15 on the evening of the 27th of January, 1953, the life-boat motor mechanic reported that flares had been seen about three miles east-by-north of Arklow harbour.

At 7.47 the life-boat Inbhear A/or was launched in a rough sea with a fresh west-south-west breeze. She found the local fishing boat Sparkling Wave, with a crew of six, about one mile north of Mizzen Head. Her engine had broken down and she was drifting.

The life-boat towed her to Arklow, reaching her station again at 10.10.

The owner made a donation to the funds of the Institution.—Rewards, £11 4s. Qd..