St. Mary's, Scilly Islands.—At 10.10 on the night of the 17th of August, 1956, a message was received that the motor boat Erin was overdue from a fishing expedition. The life-boat Guy and Clare Hunter was launched at 10.20.

There was a rough sea, with a strong southerly breeze blowing and an ebbing tide. A message was later received that the Erin, with a crew of five, had reached Tresco with engine trouble. The life-boat was redirected to Tresco and towed the vessel back to St. Mary's, arriving at 11.45.— Rewards to the crew, £7; rewards to the helpers on shore, £2 8s..