DEC. 21ST. - LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK.

the coastguard telephoned the coxswain shortly after 5 P.M., reporting that distress sound signals could be heard. A light S.E.

wind was blowing, with a heavy swell, and the weather was foggy. Then rockets were seen above the fog, and at 5.40 P.M. the motor life-boat Michael Stephens was launched. She found H.M. trawler Saxonia aground on the north-western edge of the Newcombe Sands.The trawler was in a dangerous position, rolling heavily, and the life-boat stood by.

A tug then came out and made fast to the Saxonia, while the life-boat took soundings.

At high water at 6.35 P.M. the trawler was refloated. The life-boat stood by until she was safely in harbour, and returned to her moorings at 7.10 P.m. - Rewards, £24 10s..