The Life-boat was again afloat on service on the 1st October. On that day the ijHjhooner Courier, of Lerwick, while at anchor in Peterhead Bay, made signals for assistance on the gale increasing from, the eastward. A large pilot-boat put off, but the sea was so heavy that she had to return to the shore without ^jeing able to render any aid. Thereupon the Life-boat was launched, and put 4 men on board the schooner), which was ultimately brought safely into harbour with the loss of part of her sails..