On the 22nd August a whole gale of wind blew from the N.E., the sea was very heavy, and^as risk would be incurred by the fishing craft in returning to port, the Life-boat was launched at 4.30 A.M. At 5 o'clock the lugger Advance capsized at the mouth of the harbour, and the Life-boat at once proceeded to her assistance, and saved four of her crew, two others being unhappily drowned before the boat could possibly reach them. The Life-boat was kept afloat until 6.30 P.M. in readiness to render help to any other boats which might require assistance..