DEC. 22ND. - TYNEMOUTH, NORTHUMBERLAND At 1.40 P.M. the coastguardtelephoned that a vessel had struck a mine north of the Tyne. The sea was slight, with a westerly wind blowing. The motor lifeboat John Pyemont was launched at 2.20 P.M.

and found the S.S. Gryfevale, of Glasgow, laden with cotton seed, severely damaged and down by the head. She stood by until the tugs arrived and took the steamer in tow and then escorted her to a safe anchorage. She returned to her station at 3.40 P.M. - Rewards, £ 7 1 3 s.