FEBRUARY 1ST. - PORTRUSH, CO. ANTRIM.

Just before mid-day the coastguard reported a fishing boat three miles northnorth- east of Ramore Head, lying broadside on to the seas and apparently in difficulties.

The motor life-boat T.B.B.H. was launched at 12.15. A moderate south-westerly gale was blowing, with a rough sea. On her way the life-boat met the Portrush fishing boat No. 95, with a crew of four, making for home.

Her engine had been flooded by a heavy sea, but her crew had been able to start it again.

The life-boat escorted her into harbour, which they reached at 1.55 that afternoon. - Rewards, £7 11s.