FEBRUARY 11TH. - LYTHAM-ST. ANNES, LANCASHIRE. About mid-day the police reported that a drifting mine had grounded on the south side of the Ribble estuary by the six-and-a-half-mile light. If the mine were not secured the port would have to remain closed and several ships were waiting to come in on the evening tide. No other boat was available, so the Port of Preston harbour master asked if the life-boat could be used, and at 2.30 the motor life-boat John and Mary Meiklam of Gladswood, on temporary duty at the station, was launched. A strong south-south-west breeze was blowing, with a moderate sea.

The life-boat secured the mine and reached her station again at five o’clock. A donation to cover the expenses was received. - Rewards, £7 5s..