Arbroath, Angus.—On the morning of the 23rd of November, 1953, local fishing boats put to sea, but at 11.30 the coastguard reported that condi- tions at the harbour bar were danger- ous. At 11.45 the life-boat Howard D., on temporary duty at the station, was launched to stand by when the fishing boats returned. There was a heavy swell, with a strong south- south-east breeze blowing. The life- boat stood by the bar until all the fishing boats had crossed it safely, and then returned to her station, arriving at 3.30.—Rewards, £12 12s..