WHITBY.— Two Whitby cobles, the Mary Alice and the Tranquil, which were returning from the fishing-ground in a light wind and a strong sea on the 12th March, were seen in the offing, and as it was evident that they would run considerable risk in crossing the bar, the Life-boat John Fielden was launched at 5.15 P.M., and proceeded to their assistance.

Having supplied the crews of the boats with cork jackets, the Life-boat assisted the Mary Alice to land on the beach; the crew of the Tranquil, however, decided to attempt to enter the harbour, and safely did so, the Life-boat keeping close to her until she was out of danger..