APRIL 17TH. - RAMSGATE, KENT.

During the afternoon the naval base reported a fishing boat in difficulties off Foreness Point, and the motor life-boat Agnes Cross, on temporary duty at the station, was launched at 3.50 P.M. A light N.E. wind was blowing, with a moderate sea. The life-boat found the motor fishing boat New Skylark, of Ramsgate, at anchor, flying a distress signal. She was leaking badly, her pump was not working, and her crew of two were baling.

A life-boatman was put on board to help them. The life-boat then took the fishing boat in tow and made for Margate, whereshe arrived at 5 P.M. She got back to her station at 6 P.M. A letter of thanks was received from the rescued men. - Rewards, £5 3s..