Campbeltown, Argyllshire. — During the evening of the 30th of May, 1956, the life-boat motor mechanic heard on his private radio that the coaster Bally- clare was ashore on Patterson's Rock.

Although no confirmation could be obtained it was decided to launch the life-boat as the reef on which the vessel had grounded is a very danger- ous one. At 8.30 the life-boat City of Glasgow II put out. There was a slight sea, with a light south-westerly breeze, dense fog and an ebbing tide.

The life-boat found the vessel, which was in no immediate danger, stood by her and helped to refloat her on a rising tide. The life-boat arrived back at her station at 4.40 on the morning of the 31st. Property Salvage Case..