On the 10th November, the brig Flying fish, of Whitby, ran ashore, in a sinking state, in a heavy E.S.E. gale, near Filey. The life-boat of the Institution stationed there was, as soon as possible, launched through a high surf, and proceeded to her, taking off her crew of 5 men, and conveying them in safety to the shore. The brig afterwards became a total wreck.

. On the 30th December, the services of this life-boat were again called into requisi- tion, the brig Gloucester, of Shields, having run ashore in a S.E. gale and a heavy sea.

The life-boat was speedily launched, and took off her crew, 7 in number, landing them safely. The brig shortly after became a total wreck.

This valuable life-boat has been the means of saving a large number of persons, scarcely a winter passing without her rescu- ing the crews of one or more vessels.