On the 25th November a heavy gale of wind from E.S.E. sprang up in the morning, causing a very heavy sea. At about 10 o'clock eight Scotch fishingvessels, on their way from Yarmouth fishing-grounds to Scotland, were seen running for Scarborough, seeking refuge; and as the sea was mostly broken water,and the vessels were open boats containing a large number of men, the Life-boat was launched and proceeded to protect and guide them into the harbour, where they eventually arrived in safety by about 12.30 P.M..