APRIL 2ND. - PORT ASKAIG. HEBRIDES.

Shortly after mid-day a request was received from a county council official for the use of the Port Askaig life-boat, on Islay, to go to Colonsay and bring to Islay a mental patient, from there to be sent to a mental hospital. The doctor concerned was consulted. As he was certain that other available boats were unsuitable the motor life-boat Charlotte Elizabeth was launched at 1.30. The weather was fine. The life-boat made a good run to Colonsay, took the patient and his attendants on board, and left for Islay about 5.30. Very soon she ran into dense fog, and at 6.30 had to anchor. She remained at anchor until five o’clock next morning. The patient was very violent throughout the journey and from the time when the life-boat anchored had to be restrained.

The life-boat arrived at her station at seven o’clock. - Rewards, £13 8s. Repaid to the Institution..