NEWBIGGIN.—While fourteen cobles were out fishing on the 2nd April at about 11 A.M. the sea suddenly rose to a great height, and considerable anxiety was felt for the safety of the boats and their crews.

The Newbiggin Life-boat went to their assistance, and after some hours' exertion eleven of the cobles were brought in safety to the shore. The other three boats were out of sight, and as the sea was very high, and there was but little wind, it was evident that they required assistance. The Life-boat, therefore, proceeded in the direction of the fishing-ground, fell in with the boats, and towed them into the bay, one of the boats being towed three miles.

The Life-boatmen were engaged six hours in rendering these services..