DEC. 10TH. - HOLY ISLAND, NORTHUMBERLAND.

At 10.48 P.M. on the 9th a message was received from the coastguard that flares had been seen in the direction of’ the Caves. The life-boat crew were assembled and later dismissed as it had been found that no vessel was ashore, Later another message was received that a. vessel was stranded at Cheswick A moderate S. to S.E.

breeze was blowing. with a choppy sea, and there was slight fog. At 12.48 A.M. the motor life-boat Milburn was launched and found the Norwegian steamer Jotun, of Stavanger. The crew of thirteen had taken to the ship's boats just as the life-boat arrived The sea was very choppy and dangerous. The men were taken on board the life-boat and their boats were taken in tow. As it was too dark to return safely to Holy Island Harbour, the rescued men were landed at Berwick at 3.45 A.M. The life-boat remained at Berwick until 10.30 A.M. on account of the low tide, and returned to her station at 12.30 P.M. on 10th December. - Rewards, £19 2s. 6d..