Oa the 13th June several cobles belonging to Staithes were overtaken by stormy weather and a strong sea while they were engaged in fishing. Some of the boats ran for Staithes, and others made for Bnnswicfc.

At 3.45 A.M. the Ronswick Life-boat Cape of Good Hope was launched to assist some of the boats, and at 4 o'clock the Life -boat Jonathan Stott put off and rendered help to the other boats..