AUGUST 1ST. - WEYMOUTH, DORSET.

At 2 P.M. a message was received from the chief naval officer, Portland, that it was necessary to evacuate the crew of the Shambles Lightship, and that the naval vessels which were available were unable to get alongside her. A strong S.E. wind was blowing. At 3 P . M . the motor life-boat Queen Victoria, on temporary duty at Weymouth, was launched. She took off the crew of seven men of the lightship, their baggage, stores and gear, and landed them at Weymouth, returning to her station at 5.30 P.M.

- Expenses paid by Trinity House..