On the 25th June the services of the Thomas Bewick were again called into requisition. Four of the herring boats belonging to the port were waiting for the tide to rise sufficiently for them to get into harbour, but in the prevailing weather—a N.E. gale and heavy sea — the harbour authorities considered it dangerous and hoisted the warning signal.

The boats having their catches of fish on board, the men were anxious to land them and it was seen they intended to try to get in. As an attempt would be attended with considerable risk, the Life-boat launched and proceeded out of the harbour, and convoyed each of the boats safely in..