Fishing Boats (1)
BERWICK-ON-TWEED.—A strong S. gale sprung up suddenly on the morning of the 17th January, and about twelve fishing-boats, of Spittal, were obliged to leave their lines and run for shelter. As there was a strong sea on the bar with a strong ebb out of the river, it was seen that they would incur great danger if they attempted to come in. The Lifeboat Albert Victor was therefore launched, pulled over the bar, and sent the boats round to Greenses Harbour, on the North side of Berwick, which they all safely entered..