DEC. 19TH. - PORT ST. MARY, ISLE OF MAN. At 12.25 A.M. news was received from the Castletown coastguard that a vessel was ashore at Langness Point. An E.N.E. wind was blowing, with a heavy ground swell.

The motor life-boat Sir Heath Harrison was launched at 12.50 A.M. She found the steam trawler Junco, of London, with a crew of ten, ashore in a dangerous position. The life-boat ran out a kedge anchor, and the Junco was refloated at 3.15 A.M. After standing by until the captain reported all in order the life-boat returned at 4.45 A.M. - Rewards, £23 18s..