On the 6th March a fearful gale from the H.E. was experienced.

At 2 P.M. signals of distress were shown by the fishing-yawl William Clowes, of Mley, which was at anchor in the bay. As the tide was then close up to the cliffs it was impossible to launch the Life-boat until 8.30, when she was got off, but grounded. A wave then sent her broadside on, very nearly dashing her against the cliff, which would have soon knocked her to pieces, had not a large number of men rushed into the water, got the boat stem on, and after half an hour's hard work, succeeded in floating her. She then safely reached the vessel and brought the crew of six men ashore. Several of the men who extricated the Life-boat from her perilous position incurred the greatest risk, and being at times quite immersed, it was wonderfal that none of them were drowned, and that the boat was not destroyed.Three gentlemen, Mr. ALFRED THOBNEY, Mr. GEOBGE MABB, and Mr. JOHN CAMBRIDGE, rendered valuable assistance on the occasion..