A dredging- barge was in imminent danger of going down near the east end of this harbour during a whole gale of wind on the 9th March, her anchor having dragged and the sea breaking over her. The only hope for her crew of 4 men was the Life-boat, as their own small boat was sunk by the heavy seas. Promptly, therefore, was the Life-boat taken to the spot, and fortunately she was instrumental in saving the 4 men..