Donaghadee, Co. Down.—At 6.15 on the evening of the 20th of August, 1957, a message was received from the RoyalUlster Constabulary barracks that a small boat with three men on board was missing at Ballywhiskin, Millisle.

The life-boat Sir Samuel Kelly put out at 6.35 in a smooth sea. There was a gentle westerly breeze and a flooding tide. The life-boat picked up an empty dinghy and after confirming that it was the missing boat carried out an extensive search of the area for the three men in conjunction with a helicopter. It was later learnt that two of the crew had been rescued by a shore-boat, but the third member was still missing. After a further search the life-boat returned to her station, arriving at 9.45.—Rewards to the crew, £9 16s..