On the 12th December, in a heavy gale from S.S.W., the smack Ellen Owens, of Cardigan, at anchor in Fishguard Bay, was observed to be driving, and to have a signal of distress hoisted. The Fishguard life-boat was soon launched, and proceeded to her through a high surf. As certain de- struction was before the vessel's crew of 3 men if she continued to drag her anchors until getting into the breakers, they were taken off' by the life-boat, and safely landed.

The vessel's anchors fortunately brought her up again before getting into the surf, and on the weather moderating, the crew were able to get on board her again..