MARCH 15TH. - ANSTRUTHER, FIFESHIRE.

At about 10.15 A.M. news was received through the coastguard that a fishing boat was on fire to the west of May Island.

A strong westerly breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea. The weather was cold. The motor life-boat Nellie and Charlie was launched at 10.40 A.M., and learned from the naval patrol vessel stationed west of May Island, that she had on board the crew of eight of the motor fishing boat Kate Cowie of Eyemouth.

rescued crew were transferred to the life-boat which landed them at Anstruther at 11.45 A.M. - Rewards, £9 3s. 6d.