AUG. 17TH. - NORTH SUNDERLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND. During the evening a message was received from the coastguard that the steam drifter Excel IV was aground on Gun Rock, Fame Islands. A light S.E. breeze was blowing. The sea was smooth. The motor life-boat W.R.A.

was launched at 7.15 P.M., and found the Excel IV in a dangerous position on a submerged rock. At low tide she was left lying on the rock amidships with her stern and stem overhanging the water. The life-boat stood by until she refloated with the next tide, and returned to her station at 5.45 A.M.-Rewards, £15 3s. 6d..