NEWBIGQIN, NORTHUMBERLAND.—On the 12th May towards the middle of the day the N.N.E. wind freshened and the sea became dangerously rough.

Several of the fishing cobles were at sea, and as four were known to be some miles away, it was thought advisable to launch the Life-boat Robert and Susan.

This was done about 11.15 A.M., and she beat up to windward until she fell in with them. It subsequently appeared that they had left the fishing grounds in company together, and in order to run for safety without any delay had to abandon part of their gear. On meeting with them the Life-boat returned, accompanying them to Newbiggin, and remaining by them until all danger was past..