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AUGUST 20TH. - PORT ST. MARY, ISLE OF MAN. About noon the sailing yacht Argo put out with a fishing party on board, a man, a woman and three children. They had not returned by ten at night, and anxiety was felt for their safety. At 11.8 the Calf of Man warden reported that the yacht had been seen between Spanish Head and the Calf at 5.45. There was no wind and the sea was smooth. The motor life-boat Sir Heath Harrison was launched at 11.50 and found the Argo drifting and unable to make any headway. She towed her into Port St. Mary, arriving back at her station at 12.20 next morning. - Rewards, £20 7s..