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Press Home, of Castlebay

APRIL 17TH. - BARRA ISLAND, HEBRIDES.

The motor fishing vessel Press Home, of Castlebay, was reported to be four hours overdue, and at 11.45 the motor lifeboat Lloyd's was launched in a moderate northerly wind, with a slight sea. She found the Press Home four miles south-east of Muldonaich Island, with her engine broken down, towed her to Castlebay and arrived back at her station at 1.15 next morning- Rewards, £9 13s..