NEWBIGGIN.—At daybreak on the 8th August, the Life-boat W. Hopkinson of Brigliouse was launched in order to be in readiness to assist any fishing boats that might be seeking the shelter of the harbour.

During the night a sudden and heavy storm from S.S.E. had arisen, which caused great loss of life and property among the fishermen on the northern coasts.

No fishing vessels off Newbiggin required the Life-boat assistance as" it turned out, but a heavy sea washed two of the crew out of the Life-boat and all hands encountered considerable danger before returning to the shore about noon.

Many lives are saved annually by the Life-boats at the different fishing stations, being launched in readiness to render assistance on such occasions..