Lerwick, Shetlands.—At 9.22 on the night of the 2()th of April. 1956, the coastguard reported that a small boat was burning flares. At 9.40 the life- boat J.J.K.S.ir., on temporary duty at the station, was launched. There was a moderate sea with a south-west breeze. It was two hours after high water. The life-boat found the motor yacht Loki, of Lerwick. with a crew of ten, slightly north of Bressay light- house. The yacht's engine had broken down, and she was drifting on to the rocks. The life-boat towed the Loki to Lerwick harbour, where they arrived at 11.30.—Rewards to the crew, £7.

The owner made a donation to the Institution..